| ability |
the power or knowledge to do something. |
| attic |
the space in a house that is under the roof and over the ceiling of the top floor. People often store things in the attic. |
| collection |
a group of things of the same type that someone has brought together. |
| family |
a group made up of a parent or parents and their children. |
| gang |
a group of people who do things together. These things may be just for fun or may involve crime. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| librarian |
a person who has special training to work in a library. |
| narrow |
not wide. |
| newspaper |
a set of large sheets of paper with reports about recent events, advertisements, and other information. Most newspapers are printed and sold every day or once a week. |
| notebook |
a book of blank pages to keep notes in. |
| scary |
causing fear; frightening. |
| scatter |
to separate and move in different directions. |
| stadium |
a place used for sports events and other outdoor activities. Stadiums have rows of seats that rise up around an open field. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| trap |
to catch and not let escape. |