| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| cellar |
a room that is built under the ground. People use it for storing things. |
| curtain |
a piece of cloth that hangs in a window or other opening to shut out light or to cover something. |
| drown |
to die under water because of lack of air. |
| important |
having great meaning or value. |
| kitchen |
a room where people cook and store food. |
| knife |
a tool with a handle and a thin, sharp blade that is used for cutting. |
| leader |
a person who directs or guides others or who has the most power in a group. |
| legend |
a story or group of stories that have been handed down from a time long ago and that many people in a society know but cannot prove to be true or untrue. |
| observe |
to notice or see. |
| once |
at one time in the past. |
| palm |
the inner surface of the hand. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| straight |
without a curve or bend. |
| tablet |
a small, flat, round piece of medicine. |