dare |
to try to get someone to do something as a test of courage. |
fight |
a battle or argument. |
fog |
a thick cloud that is near to the ground. |
hot |
holding or giving off great heat. |
insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
letter |
a symbol, such as "A" or "B," in writing that represents a sound in a language. |
national |
of or having to do with the whole country, not just one part of it. |
nighttime |
the time between sunset and dawn. |
particular |
being the only one in mind or referred to out of many possibilities; specific; special. |
shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. |
silence |
a lack of sound. |
smack |
to hit noisily with an open hand; slap. |
speak |
to say words in a usual voice; talk. |
stand |
to hold your body upright by using your legs and feet, or to move to this position. |
tack |
a short pin with a flat, wide head. |