| bath |
the act of sitting in water and cleaning yourself. |
| box1 |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four sides, a bottom, and a lid. |
| darkness |
lack of light. |
| explorer |
a person who travels through an area that is unknown to find out what is there. |
| gulf |
a large area of ocean partly surrounded by land. |
| hallway |
a narrow passage in a house or building; corridor. |
| lay1 |
to put something down so that it is flat against a surface. |
| meat |
the flesh of animals when used as food. |
| murder |
the crime of killing a person. |
| owner |
a person who owns something. |
| root |
the part of a plant that grows under the ground. Roots take in water and food, and they hold the plant in the soil. |
| speech |
the power to speak, or the act of speaking. |
| splinter |
a small, sharp piece of material that is broken off from a larger piece. |
| tale |
a story. |
| television |
a piece of electronic equipment that receives sound and moving images that are sent from a long distance. Many people can watch the same programs on television at the same time. |