| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| chimney |
a tall, hollow structure that carries smoke up through a building and to the outside. |
| close |
to shut. |
| counter |
a long, high table. People sit on stools or stand at a counter to eat, prepare food, or do business. |
| cream |
the part of whole milk that contains fat. Butter is made from cream. |
| equal |
having the same value, measure, or amount as something else. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| god |
a being that is worshipped and believed to have special powers over nature or life. |
| market |
a place where people buy and sell things. |
| pearl |
a smooth, hard, round object that is formed inside the shell of some sea animals. |
| place |
a certain area of space used or intended for some purpose. |
| rub |
to push back and forward across something using pressure. |
| science |
a careful method of studying and learning about things in nature. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| store |
a building or other place where you can buy things. |