| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| brand |
a kind of product made by one particular company. |
| cannon |
a large gun that is set on wheels or some other base. Cannons fire heavy shells. |
| chop |
to cut with a sharp tool such as an ax. |
| contest |
a sport or game that people try to win to get a prize; competition. |
| dine |
to eat a meal, usually in a formal way. |
| double |
two times the amount or number. |
| gown |
a dress worn on special occasions. |
| leap |
to jump into the air either straight up or across a distance. |
| list |
names, numbers, or things placed one after another in a written form. |
| misery |
a condition in which one is very unhappy or suffers very much. |
| night |
the period between the time when the sun sets in the evening and when it rises in the morning. |
| outstanding |
better than most others; excellent. |
| wait |
to stay in one place until an expected event happens. |