| blink |
to close and open the eyes very quickly. |
| independence |
freedom from outside control. |
| merry |
cheerful and happy. |
| mild |
not harsh; gentle. |
| paste |
a mixture used to stick paper or other light materials together. |
| peace |
a time when there is no war or fighting. |
| river |
a large natural stream of water that flows toward a lake, ocean, or other larger body of water. |
| search |
to try to find something by looking with care. |
| silver |
a shiny, soft, white metal that is valuable and used to make jewelry and coins. |
| skull |
the bones of the head and face that protect the brain. |
| speaker |
a person who uses words to say things. |
| stove |
a device that uses electricity, gas, or oil to provide heat for cooking or warmth. |
| tent |
a shelter held up by poles and rope and made of cloth or plastic. |
| turn |
to cause to move around a center point. |
| twin |
either of two children or animals born at the same time to one mother. |