| collapse |
to fall down; give way; cave in. |
| confess |
to admit as true. |
| equality |
the condition of being the same in value, measure, or amount. |
| grain |
the small hard seeds of cereal plants such as wheat or rice. Grain is used for food and often ground into flour. |
| income |
the money received for work or from property that is owned. |
| index |
an alphabetical list of subjects, names, or other information in a book, with page numbers given for each item. |
| nectar |
the sweet liquid a plant makes that attracts insects and birds. |
| 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. |
| outline |
to draw a line around the edge of a shape. |
| raspy |
rough and grating; harsh. |
| readily |
promptly or easily. |
| suspense |
a state of excitement or anxiety that comes from mystery or doubt. |
| tumble |
to roll end over end while falling or while in flight. |
| volume |
a collection of pages of writing or print bound together; book. |
| widely |
over a large area. |