| awhile |
for a short time. |
| 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. |
| den |
the resting place of wolves, lions, and other large wild animals. |
| dusk |
the time of day just before night; last moments of twilight. |
| emperor |
the male ruler of an empire. |
| garden |
an area of land used for growing flowers or vegetables. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| hurry |
to move or act with speed. |
| often |
at frequent times. |
| rusty |
covered with rust; not working well. |
| shave |
to cut off hair very close to the skin. |
| shout |
to call out in a loud voice. |
| spin |
to turn fast. |
| syrup |
a thick, sweet liquid. |
| taste |
to tell the flavor of something by putting it into your mouth. |