| county |
one of several sections into which a U.S. state is divided. |
| dial |
a disk that has numbers and a moving pointer that shows time, weight, speed, or some other measure. |
| estimate |
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. |
| examine |
to look at closely and carefully. |
| gust |
a sudden rush or blast of wind. |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in amount or size. |
| lever |
a basic tool used to lift or pry things open. A crowbar is one type of lever. |
| observation |
the act or an instance of perceiving the environment through one of the senses. |
| responsible |
expected to take care of particular duties and jobs. |
| scarcely |
almost not; just barely. |
| seller |
one who sells. |
| suite |
several things that together form a set or series. |
| tense1 |
pulled or stretched tightly. |
| thrash |
to give a beating to; whip. |
| upholstery |
materials used to cover furniture. |