| barely |
almost not at all. |
| curl |
to make into a curved shape. |
| date |
a particular day or point in time. |
| disturb |
to interrupt by making noise or doing something that draws away attention. |
| dust |
tiny, dry pieces of dirt or other material that is in the air and collects on surfaces. |
| fort |
a strong building used for defense or for soldiers to live in. |
| heat |
the form of energy that you feel as warmth. |
| knee |
the joint between the upper and lower part of the leg. |
| news |
information about important events happening in the present. The news is presented on television or radio or in a newspaper or magazine. |
| resource |
a source of help or support. |
| sack |
a large bag made of thick paper or other strong material. A sack is used to hold grain, potatoes, supplies, or other heavy things. |
| smoke |
the black, white, or gray gases that you see in the air when something burns. |
| snow |
small, soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky like rain. |
| splinter |
a small, sharp piece of material that is broken off from a larger piece. |
| strong |
having power; difficult to break or damage. |