| actor |
a person who performs in a play, a movie, or a radio or television program. |
| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
| cross |
an upright line with another line across it. |
| dress |
to put clothing on. |
| equipment |
anything made for a particular use. Jobs and sports often require special equipment. |
| keep |
to hold or continue to hold. |
| lap |
the front of the body from the waist to the knees when you are sitting. |
| message |
spoken or written information sent from one person or group to another. |
| paper |
a thin material often used to write on, to wrap objects, and to make things such as containers. |
| reply |
to give an answer. |
| scissors |
a tool used for cutting. Scissors have two blades that are joined in the middle. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| shut |
to close by moving something that covers an opening. |
| soil1 |
the top layer of the earth's surface; dirt. |
| task |
a piece of work to be done; duty. |