| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| couch |
a comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people; sofa. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| hair |
a single, thin structure like a thread that grows on the body of humans and some animals. |
| lower |
to cause to move to a position below; let down. |
| night |
the period between the time when the sun sets in the evening and when it rises in the morning. |
| police |
a department of a town, city, or state government that protects people and their property and makes people obey laws. |
| save |
to help someone get away from harm or danger. |
| snap |
to break suddenly with a cracking noise. |
| split |
a division between two or more people. |
| temper |
a usual state of mind of manner of feeling. |
| thank |
to tell someone who has given you something or done something for you that you value their gift or action; to express your appreciation. |
| trust |
to believe that someone is good, honest, or able to be depended on. |
| win |
to do the best or come first in a game. |
| yank |
(informal) to pull or take out suddenly; jerk. |