| chief |
the most powerful or important person in a group; leader. |
| court |
a place where legal matters are heard. |
| event |
something that happens, especially an important thing that happens. |
| gaze |
a steady look without blinking. |
| heart |
the organ in the body that controls the flow of blood. |
| lab |
a short form of laboratory. |
| official |
a person who holds an office in a business or government. |
| sailor |
a member of the navy who works aboard a ship. |
| shallow |
not deep. |
| shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. |
| shut |
to close by moving something that covers an opening. |
| smack |
to hit noisily with an open hand; slap. |
| staircase |
a set of steps with a railing that goes from one floor to another in a building. |
| vacation |
a period of rest from school, work, or other activities. |
| widow |
a woman whose husband has died. |