| biscuit |
a small, round-shaped bread for one person made with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. Biscuits are not usually sweet. |
| carpenter |
a person who builds or repairs houses and other things made of wood. |
| exactly |
in a correct or accurate way. |
| family |
a group made up of a parent or parents and their children. |
| knee |
the joint between the upper and lower part of the leg. |
| less |
to a smaller degree or amount. |
| murder |
the crime of killing a person. |
| newspaper |
a set of large sheets of paper with reports about recent events, advertisements, and other information. Most newspapers are printed and sold every day or once a week. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| powder |
a mass of fine, loose grains that are made when a solid material has been ground or crushed. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| scrape |
to rub with something sharp or rough. |
| stain |
a spot or colored mark. |
| station |
the place where a person or thing is normally found. |
| wash |
to make something clean by using water or soap. |