boil1 |
the state of a liquid when it reaches a certain temperature and starts to turn into a gas. |
chop |
to cut with a sharp tool such as an ax. |
desk |
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, using a computer, or reading. Desks usually have drawers where you keep paper, pens, and other supplies. |
flicker1 |
to burn or shine in an unsteady way. |
gulf |
a large area of ocean partly surrounded by land. |
hall |
a long space in a building that people walk through to go from one room to another. |
length |
the distance from one end of something to the other. |
mild |
not harsh; gentle. |
nap1 |
to sleep for a short time during daylight hours. |
neighborhood |
an area in a city, town, or other place that is different from other areas in some way. |
price |
the amount of money needed to buy something. |
science |
a careful method of studying and learning about things in nature. |
sport |
an activity in which people compete against each other. Sports have rules and require certain physical skills. |
unlock |
to open the lock of something. |
uphill |
on an upward slope or in an upward direction. |