| ago |
before now; past. |
| base |
the part that supports something or that something stands on. |
| beat |
to hit again and again. |
| brush |
a tool for cleaning, painting, and other things. It has a handle and a tight group of stiff fibers on one end. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| fruit |
the part of a plant that has seeds and flesh. Most fruits that people eat are sweet. |
| harm |
hurt or injury. |
| hire |
to give a job to. |
| icy |
covered with ice. |
| magnify |
to cause to appear larger. |
| map |
a picture of an area of the earth or sky drawn or printed on a flat surface. |
| nail |
a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat top. You hammer nails into pieces of wood or other material in order to fasten them together. |
| pour |
to cause to flow in a steady stream. |
| sneak |
to move quietly and in a sly way. |
| still |
not moving. |