| attic |
the space in a house that is under the roof and over the ceiling of the top floor. People often store things in the attic. |
| bury |
to cover in the ground with dirt. |
| chop |
to cut with a sharp tool such as an ax. |
| dead |
no longer alive. |
| double |
two times the amount or number. |
| dye |
a substance that is used to give color to cloth, hair, or other materials. |
| land |
the solid part of the earth's surface. |
| librarian |
a person who has special training to work in a library. |
| mail |
letters, packages, and other things sent and received through an official system. |
| own |
belonging to oneself or itself alone. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| scream |
to make a loud high cry or sound. |
| slash |
to cut or strike with a strong, sweeping motion. |
| spot |
a mark that is different in color from the area around it. |
| stray |
to wander away from a group or place. |