| canvas |
heavy, strong cloth made of cotton, linen, or hemp. |
| disappointment |
the feeling of being unhappy because what was wished or hoped for did not happen. |
| drought |
a long period with little or no rain. |
| effort |
the action of physical or mental energy. |
| fragrant |
having a pleasant smell. |
| gradual |
happening by degrees that are small and even. |
| liquid |
a form of matter that flows easily and is neither a solid nor a gas. Liquid can take on the shape of any container it is poured into. Water that is neither vapor nor ice is a liquid. |
| motherhood |
the state of being a female parent. |
| ooze |
to leak out slowly. Liquids, gases, and sounds may ooze. |
| operate |
to work or run. |
| paragraph |
a part of something written made up of one or more sentences that develop a certain idea. A paragraph begins on a new line which is usually indented from the other lines. |
| patience |
the ability to calmly put up with pain or trouble without getting upset or angry. |
| risk |
a chance of getting hurt or losing something. |
| runt |
a dog, pig, or other animal that is the smallest of a litter. |
| scum |
a layer of waste matter that forms on the surface of a liquid. |