| argument |
a discussion by people who disagree. |
| copper |
a reddish brown metal that is one of the chemical elements. Copper is used to make pipes, because it does not easily rust. It is used to make wires, because it is an excellent conductor of electricity. It can be combined with other metals to make alloys such as brass and bronze. |
| earnings |
money received as pay; wages. |
| encyclopedia |
a book or set of books that has information on a wide variety of subjects, or on many aspects of one subject. |
| excellent |
very good or much better than others. |
| kindly |
showing or having kindness. |
| obey |
to follow or carry out the command, instruction, or wishes of. |
| permission |
agreement from an authority that one may do something. |
| plod |
to move in a slow, tired, or heavy way. |
| receipt |
the act or fact of receiving. |
| rhythm |
movement marked by the regular repetition of sounds. |
| statue |
a piece of art that is shaped or put together out of stone, metal or other material. Statues are often in the form of a human or animal. |
| tang |
a sharp, strong flavor or odor. |
| thaw |
to go from being a frozen solid to being a soft solid or a liquid. |
| urgent |
needing immediate action or attention. |