| accept |
to say yes when someone wants to give you something. |
| awhile |
for a short time. |
| chief |
the most powerful or important person in a group; leader. |
| dancer |
someone who is dancing or whose profession is dancing. |
| drug |
a substance that causes a change in the body and mind. |
| earth |
the third planet from the sun. |
| fist |
a hand with the fingers bent under tight. |
| golden |
having a shiny, deep yellow color. |
| grief |
great sadness. |
| lay1 |
to put something down so that it is flat against a surface. |
| loss |
failure to win; defeat. |
| menu |
a list of foods served at a restaurant. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| story1 |
a report of events that really happened or are imaginary. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |