| blast |
a powerful and sudden gust or stream. |
| blink |
to close and open the eyes very quickly. |
| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| call |
to say in a loud voice or shout out. |
| chemical |
a substance used in or made by a chemical process. |
| closet |
a small room or space for storing things such as clothes or supplies. |
| fact |
something known or proved to be true. |
| ladder |
a structure with steps that you use to climb up to high places. You can move a ladder from one place to another. |
| nap1 |
to sleep for a short time during daylight hours. |
| picture |
a painting, drawing, or photograph. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| soften |
to make or become soft or softer. |
| storm |
a violent event in weather. In a storm, there may be a lot of rain, snow, or wind. |
| teach |
to show (someone) how to do something or to help (someone) learn something. |
| terror |
very great fear. |