| city |
a large and important town where many people live and work. |
| finally |
after everything else; at the final moment. |
| firmly |
in a way that uses some strength; not lightly. |
| flap |
to swing or wave back and forth with a slapping sound. |
| guest |
a person who visits another person's home. |
| horrible |
causing a feeling of fear or horror. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| per |
for each. |
| reservation |
something that keeps one from completely accepting or believing something; doubt. |
| sailor |
a member of the navy who works aboard a ship. |
| 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. |
| suitcase |
a box used for carrying clothing and personal things when traveling. |
| tale |
a story. |
| weather |
the conditions outside. Weather concerns such things as temperature, rain, snow, sun, and other things. |