| count |
to give each thing in a group a number to learn how many there are. |
| drum |
an instrument for playing music that has a hollow round shape and a tight covering over an open end. You play a drum by hitting its surface with your hands or sticks. |
| fierce |
wild and dangerous. |
| metal |
a kind of chemical element, such as copper, iron, or silver, that can move heat or electricity through itself. |
| mysterious |
not known and not able to be explained. |
| nor |
a word we often use along with the word "neither" in a sentence. "Neither" means not either of two things. If neither your mother nor your father says you can have a dog, then not one of your parents says you can have one. |
| per |
for each. |
| rope |
pieces of string, wire, or similar material twisted together to make a thicker, stronger line. |
| sad |
not happy. |
| safe |
providing protection from harm, loss, or damage; not dangerous. |
| stem |
the main part of a plant that supports the branches, leaves, and other parts. |
| surely |
certainly. |
| though |
used to connect two parts of a sentence when the meaning of one part seems to disagree with the other. |
| today |
the day that is right now. |
| tough |
hard to break; strong; lasting a long time. |