| barrel |
a large round container with a flat top and bottom that is used to keep liquids. Barrels are often made of wood. |
| border |
the outer part; edge. |
| bright |
giving a lot of light. |
| ceiling |
the part of a room that is over your head. |
| check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
| damp |
wet, but not very wet. |
| different |
not the same. |
| metal |
a kind of chemical element, such as copper, iron, or silver, that can move heat or electricity through itself. |
| newspaper |
a set of large sheets of paper with reports about recent events, advertisements, and other information. Most newspapers are printed and sold every day or once a week. |
| often |
at frequent times. |
| record |
to put in writing. |
| sir |
a polite form of address for a man, usually used in place of his name. |
| sour |
having a sharp taste caused by acid. Lemons, vinegar, and yogurt are some things that are sour. |
| tale |
a story. |
| treatment |
the way a person acts toward another person or thing. |