| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| basic |
necessary as a base. Things that are basic need to be learned first or done first. |
| beautiful |
very nice to see, hear, or feel. |
| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| cart |
an open vehicle with two wheels used to carry a heavy load. An animal or a vehicle usually pulls a cart. |
| frighten |
to cause fear in someone; to make someone afraid. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| knee |
the joint between the upper and lower part of the leg. |
| lap |
the front of the body from the waist to the knees when you are sitting. |
| lump |
a small mass or pile with no special shape; hunk. |
| outfit |
a set of clothes. |
| river |
a large natural stream of water that flows toward a lake, ocean, or other larger body of water. |
| struggle |
the act or an instance of making a strong effort to resist or escape, especially by wriggling the body. |
| surely |
certainly. |
| welcome |
used to express warm greetings to someone who has just arrived. |