blast |
a powerful and sudden gust or stream. |
blond |
having a light yellow color. |
crown |
a metal object worn on the head by kings and queens. Crowns are often made of gold or silver. |
curtain |
a piece of cloth that hangs in a window or other opening to shut out light or to cover something. |
dust |
tiny, dry pieces of dirt or other material that is in the air and collects on surfaces. |
eager |
wanting very much. |
glance |
a quick look. |
large |
big in size or amount. |
shed2 |
to take off or drop something that covers or grows. |
sick |
having an illness; not well. |
stroke |
a single mark made in writing or painting, or the act of making such a mark. |
swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
tale |
a story. |
tape |
a substance made of plastic, cloth, or paper that has glue on one side. It is cut into long, narrow pieces. Tape is used to stick things together. |
television |
a piece of electronic equipment that receives sound and moving images that are sent from a long distance. Many people can watch the same programs on television at the same time. |