| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| choose |
to pick one or more things or people from a group. |
| close |
to shut. |
| dock1 |
a raised, flat surface that is built out into the water. |
| fruit |
the part of a plant that has seeds and flesh. Most fruits that people eat are sweet. |
| handsome |
having an attractive, healthy appearance. |
| phone |
a short form of telephone. |
| pretty |
pleasing or attractive to the eyes or ears. |
| properly |
in the appropriate way. |
| rain |
drops of water that form in the clouds and fall from the sky to the earth. |
| shut |
to close by moving something that covers an opening. |
| silk |
a fine, soft, shiny fiber produced by certain insects. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| town |
an area with streets, houses, and buildings that is similar to a city but usually smaller. |
| window |
an opening in a wall or vehicle that lets in air and light. The opening is usually covered by clear glass. |