| barely |
almost not at all. |
| cousin |
the son or daughter of an aunt or uncle. |
| early |
near the beginning of something. |
| flame |
the hot, bright gas that you see when something burns. |
| foggy |
full of or covered by fog. |
| heap |
many things lying on top of each other; pile. |
| knock |
to hit a door in order to make noise. |
| mayor |
the head of government in a village, town, or city. |
| nurse |
a person whose job is to care for sick and injured people. |
| ray1 |
a thin beam of light. |
| shelter |
a place or structure that gives protection against weather or danger. |
| skirt |
a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and is open all around the bottom. |
| small |
little in size, number, or amount. |
| splendid |
beautiful or grand; making a strong impression. |
| tough |
hard to break; strong; lasting a long time. |