| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| champion |
a person or animal that has taken first place in a contest or game; winner. |
| claw |
a thin, sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal. |
| famous |
recognized by or well known to the public. |
| honest |
sincere; saying the truth. |
| layer |
a covering of something that lies over a surface. |
| meat |
the flesh of animals when used as food. |
| rail |
one of the two long steel bars along which a train moves. |
| rich |
having a great amount of money or valuable possessions. |
| rise |
to move up in direction. |
| speed |
the act of moving rapidly or swiftly. |
| spray |
water or other liquid flying or falling through the air in fine drops; mist. |
| study |
to try to gain knowledge or skill. |
| ton |
a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. |
| tow |
to pull along at the end of a rope or chain. |