| cattle |
large mammals raised on farms or ranches for their milk or meat. Female cattle are called cows. Male cattle are called steers or bulls. Young cattle are called calves. The ox and the yak are kinds of cattle. |
| constantly |
continuously; without ever stopping. |
| deafen |
to cause the loss of hearing or make unable to hear. |
| distract |
to draw away the attention of. |
| era |
a period of time in history. An era often begins or ends with an important event. |
| fund |
a supply of money or other resources that is held for a particular purpose. |
| funeral |
a ceremony for a dead person. |
| internet |
the world's largest computer network, which is made of millions of computers that are linked together. Some parts of the internet are the World Wide Web, electronic mail, and chat rooms. |
| routine |
a regular course of action. |
| shaky |
shaking; trembling. |
| sleek |
smooth or shiny. |
| spread |
to open or stretch out. |
| spur |
a metal piece with a spike that is attached to the heel of a rider's boot. Spurs are used to make a horse go forward. |
| static |
without motion; fixed. |
| twilight |
the faint light in the sky when the sun is below the horizon before sunrise and after sunset. |