| bay1 |
a body of water with land around it but that is open to the sea on one side. |
| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| carpet |
a covering for floors made of heavy cloth or a similar material. |
| damp |
wet, but not very wet. |
| flash |
a sudden, bright light that shines and then disappears. |
| hillside |
the side of a hill. |
| lap |
the front of the body from the waist to the knees when you are sitting. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| material |
anything used for building or making new things. Wood, metal, paint, and paper are examples of materials. |
| pierce |
to pass or go through with or as if with something sharp; penetrate. |
| rob |
to steal something from a person or place, often with the use of force. |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. |
| stable1 |
firm or steady; not likely to move. |
| staircase |
a set of steps with a railing that goes from one floor to another in a building. |
| topic |
a subject of discussion, conversation, or writing. |