| barely |
almost not at all. |
| cord |
a covered wire that carries electricity to a piece of equipment such as a television or lamp. |
| deep |
having a lot of space below or behind a certain point; reaching far down or back. |
| gifted |
having a special talent or ability. |
| halt |
to stop or pause. |
| lead1 |
to direct someone; guide. |
| 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. |
| sack |
a large bag made of thick paper or other strong material. A sack is used to hold grain, potatoes, supplies, or other heavy things. |
| sand |
tiny, loose grains of ground rock such as you can see on beaches and in deserts. |
| skirt |
a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and is open all around the bottom. |
| square |
a flat, closed figure with four straight sides of equal length and four equal corners. |
| steep |
having a sharp slope. |
| straight |
without a curve or bend. |
| sweep |
to clear the floor of dirt or dust. |
| tow |
to pull along at the end of a rope or chain. |