| button |
a small, round, flat thing that fastens clothing by fitting through a hole. |
| cabin |
a small house, built in a simple or rough way. |
| halt |
to stop or pause. |
| instant |
happening right away; without delay; immediate. |
| jar |
a round container with a wide mouth. A jar is often made of glass and has a lid. |
| life |
the thing that is in humans, animals, and plants that allows them to grow and to produce more creatures like themselves. Things like rocks do not have life. |
| night |
the period between the time when the sun sets in the evening and when it rises in the morning. |
| palm |
the inner surface of the hand. |
| rip |
to cut open, off, or apart with force; tear. |
| rug |
a piece of thick material used to cover part of a floor. |
| slash |
to cut or strike with a strong, sweeping motion. |
| soften |
to make or become soft or softer. |
| swing |
to move or cause to move backward and forward around a point. |
| victory |
success in a game or war. |
| wisdom |
good judgment and an understanding of that which is true or right. |