| contest |
a sport or game that people try to win to get a prize; competition. |
| dollar |
the main unit of money in the United States and many other countries. One U.S. dollar is equal to 100 cents. |
| dust |
tiny, dry pieces of dirt or other material that is in the air and collects on surfaces. |
| enjoy |
to find pleasure in something. |
| gate |
a part of a fence or wall that swings to open and close. |
| hero |
a person who has courage and who is a model for others. |
| jug |
a container for liquids. A jug usually has a handle and a narrow part for pouring. |
| liberty |
freedom from being confined or controlled. |
| murder |
the crime of killing a person. |
| night |
the period between the time when the sun sets in the evening and when it rises in the morning. |
| painter |
one who paints pictures. |
| plenty |
a full amount or supply. |
| president |
a person who leads a company, club, or other organization. A president of an organization can be elected or appointed. |
| shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. |
| squat |
to sit on your heels close to the ground. |