| afterward |
at a later time. |
| balcony |
a platform with a low wall or railing that extends from the outside of a building. |
| beach |
the land at the edge of a lake, ocean, or other body of water. A beach is often formed of sand or small stones. |
| breakfast |
the first meal of the day, which people usually eat in the morning. |
| cane |
a stick made of metal or wood that helps someone walk. |
| dancer |
someone who is dancing or whose profession is dancing. |
| lie1 |
a false statement that is said on purpose. |
| plot1 |
the story line or order of events in a book, play, or movie. |
| ridge |
a long, narrow, raised section at the top of something; crest. |
| scarce |
not being enough; not easy to get. |
| servant |
a person whose job is to clean another person's house, cook their food, or help them in other ways in their home, often living in the home also. |
| slash |
to cut or strike with a strong, sweeping motion. |
| spot |
a mark that is different in color from the area around it. |
| stone |
hard material like rock. |
| threaten |
to say that you will harm or punish some person or group if something that you demand is not done. |