| cattle |
large mammals raised on farms or ranches for their milk or meat. Female cattle are called cows. Male cattle are called steers or bulls. Young cattle are called calves. The ox and the yak are kinds of cattle. |
| constant |
going on without a pause; persistent. |
| dialogue |
a talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, or novel. |
| dreary |
gloomy, sad, or dull. |
| estimate |
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. |
| flit |
to fly or move in a quick or light way. |
| inflation |
an increase in the average price level. |
| instruct |
to teach; educate; tell. |
| lore1 |
that which is known or believed about a subject, especially that transmitted by tradition, oral means, or obscure writings. |
| nudge |
to push gently or touch with the elbow to attract attention. |
| ogre |
an ugly giant or monster in folk tales and children's stories. Ogres are said to eat people. |
| organ |
a part of plants or animals that performs a particular task. The heart, the lungs, the skin, and the eyes are all organs of animals. |
| publish |
to prepare and bring out for sale for the public to read. |
| rebuild |
to build again; repair. |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. |