| ash |
the soft gray powder that remains after something burns. |
| break |
to make something come apart into pieces. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| instant |
happening right away; without delay; immediate. |
| past |
all of the time before now. |
| poor |
without money, possessions, or other basic needs. |
| report |
a statement or story about something that has happened. |
| reporter |
a person whose job is to gather and report news for a newspaper or magazine, or for a television station or radio station. |
| scare |
to frighten. |
| shape |
the form of the outer surface or edge of an object. |
| straighten |
to make or become more even or less bent. |
| stupid |
dull or slow to learn; not smart. |
| upon |
on. |
| write |
to form letters or words on a surface with a pen, pencil, or some other thing. |
| young |
in an early part of life or growth. |