| chew |
to break apart and make soft with the teeth. |
| chief |
the most powerful or important person in a group; leader. |
| church |
a building used for some public religious services. |
| cost |
the amount of money charged or paid for something. |
| cry |
to have tears fall from your eyes as the result of pain, sadness, or another strong feeling. |
| early |
near the beginning of something. |
| elect |
to choose by means of voting. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| party |
a group of people coming together to celebrate or have fun. |
| screen |
a piece of material made of woven wire. A screen covers a window, door, or other opening. |
| strange |
not usual; odd. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| terror |
very great fear. |
| yesterday |
on the day before today. |