| ash |
the soft gray powder that remains after something burns. |
| attic |
the space in a house that is under the roof and over the ceiling of the top floor. People often store things in the attic. |
| 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. |
| desk |
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, using a computer, or reading. Desks usually have drawers where you keep paper, pens, and other supplies. |
| dye |
a substance that is used to give color to cloth, hair, or other materials. |
| handsome |
having an attractive, healthy appearance. |
| hang |
to attach to a point without support from below. |
| key |
a metal object cut in a special way so it can open or close locks. |
| middle |
halfway between two things, places, or points. |
| mower |
a machine with blades for cutting grass or other plants. |
| night |
the period between the time when the sun sets in the evening and when it rises in the morning. |
| skull |
the bones of the head and face that protect the brain. |
| slap |
to hit with an open hand. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |