| 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. |
| carefully |
with thought and attention or caution about what one is doing. |
| curtain |
a piece of cloth that hangs in a window or other opening to shut out light or to cover something. |
| dim |
having little or no light. |
| hammer |
a tool with a heavy metal head on a handle. A hammer is used to hit things such as nails. |
| nowhere |
not anywhere; in no place. |
| poor |
without money, possessions, or other basic needs. |
| secret |
not seen or known by others; private. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| strike |
a stopping of work as a protest for better pay or working conditions. |
| suddenly |
without warning, often causing surprise or fear. |
| sweet |
having a taste like that of sugar or honey. |
| swim |
to move through water by moving parts of the body. |
| tree |
a plant that has a long main trunk and many branches. Trees usually grow quite tall. |
| view |
the area that can be seen from a particular point. |