| bully |
to frighten or hurt. |
| counter |
a long, high table. People sit on stools or stand at a counter to eat, prepare food, or do business. |
| forest |
a large area of land covered with many trees and other plants. |
| independence |
freedom from outside control. |
| jewelry |
things made of special stones and metal worn on the body for decoration. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets are some kinds of jewelry. |
| less |
to a smaller degree or amount. |
| often |
at frequent times. |
| pinch |
an amount that can be picked up between the thumb and a finger. |
| port |
a place where ships load, or the town or city near this place. |
| properly |
in the appropriate way. |
| rise |
to move up in direction. |
| task |
a piece of work to be done; duty. |
| trap |
to catch and not let escape. |
| troop |
(plural) soldiers. |
| warm |
having some heat; not cold. |