| among |
together with or in the middle of. |
| birthday |
the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated each year on that date. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| frozen |
changed into a solid or made hard by freezing. |
| hoe |
a tool with a thin, flat blade at the end of a long handle. It is used for breaking up the soil. |
| leap |
to jump into the air either straight up or across a distance. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| power |
the ability to act, function, or cause things to happen. |
| rub |
to push back and forward across something using pressure. |
| scientist |
a person who works in or studies a science. |
| soil1 |
the top layer of the earth's surface; dirt. |
| speaker |
a person who uses words to say things. |
| stare |
to look straight at something with your eyes open wide and not moving. |
| stem |
the main part of a plant that supports the branches, leaves, and other parts. |
| walk |
to move your body by taking steps. |