| ash |
the soft gray powder that remains after something burns. |
| blink |
to close and open the eyes very quickly. |
| box1 |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four sides, a bottom, and a lid. |
| crib |
a bed with high sides all around for a baby or young child to sleep in. |
| dim |
having little or no light. |
| force |
power, energy, or physical strength. |
| frighten |
to cause fear in someone; to make someone afraid. |
| messenger |
a person who carries and delivers messages and packages. |
| mouth |
the part of the body through which an animal eats, breathes, and makes sounds. The mouth is on the face below the nose. |
| number |
a unit with a fixed value that is used to count or to tell the position of something. You can write a number as a word or a symbol, such as "nine" or "9." |
| originally |
at first. |
| stormy |
having or characterized by storms. |
| suit |
a set of clothes of the same material and color. A suit has a short coat and pants or a skirt. |
| terror |
very great fear. |
| zone |
an area that is separate or different from other areas because of a particular environment, use, or some other special quality. |