| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| bench |
a long seat, often made of wood and without a back. |
| careful |
paying close attention to what one is doing; cautious. |
| eager |
wanting very much. |
| foolish |
having poor sense; silly. |
| gulf |
a large area of ocean partly surrounded by land. |
| hospital |
a place where sick or hurt people go to find care or help. |
| include |
to have or contain as a part of the whole. |
| list |
names, numbers, or things placed one after another in a written form. |
| scrape |
to rub with something sharp or rough. |
| steeple |
a tall, narrow tower on top of a building. A steeple often has a pointed spire. |
| thirst |
the feeling that you need or want to drink something. |
| town |
an area with streets, houses, and buildings that is similar to a city but usually smaller. |
| trap |
to catch and not let escape. |
| watch |
to look closely or carefully, usually at something that is moving. |