| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| baggage |
suitcases, bags, or trunks used to carry things during travel. |
| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. |
| chew |
to break apart and make soft with the teeth. |
| close |
to shut. |
| event |
something that happens, especially an important thing that happens. |
| farmer |
a person who grows crops or raises animals on a piece of land. |
| horror |
a strong feeling of fear or shock. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| league |
a group of people who have joined together for a special purpose. |
| smile |
to have an expression on the face in which the corners of the mouth turn up. |
| sorry |
feeling sad because you have done something wrong or because something bad happened. |
| surely |
certainly. |
| threaten |
to say that you will harm or punish some person or group if something that you demand is not done. |
| upon |
on. |