| crisp |
firm but breaking easily into pieces. |
| flash |
a sudden, bright light that shines and then disappears. |
| gift |
something a person gives without wanting anything in return; a present. |
| hallway |
a narrow passage in a house or building; corridor. |
| injure |
to harm or damage. |
| library |
a place in a town or school where you can borrow books, recorded music, and other materials. |
| measure |
to find out the exact size of something. |
| mop |
a tool with cloth at the end of a stick that is used to clean floors and other things. |
| plot1 |
the story line or order of events in a book, play, or movie. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| praise |
to speak well of. |
| silver |
a shiny, soft, white metal that is valuable and used to make jewelry and coins. |
| stare |
to look straight at something with your eyes open wide and not moving. |
| story1 |
a report of events that really happened or are imaginary. |
| uncle |
the brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt. |