| afterward |
at a later time. |
| angel |
a spiritual being who acts as a servant or messenger of God. Angels are often represented as human figures with wings and a halo. |
| cruel |
willing to cause pain or suffering; not caring if you hurt someone or something. |
| earth |
the third planet from the sun. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| ink |
a colored liquid in pens. |
| native |
an original resident of a given place, such as the Inuit people of Alaska and northern Canada. |
| nurse |
a person whose job is to care for sick and injured people. |
| promise |
to state, in a way that makes someone feel sure, that something will happen or will be done. |
| ribbon |
a narrow strip or band of material used as decoration for hair, gifts, or the like. |
| sin |
an act of not obeying religious law. |
| slide |
to move easily along a smooth surface. |
| stove |
a device that uses electricity, gas, or oil to provide heat for cooking or warmth. |
| sword |
a weapon that has a long pointed blade fixed on a handle or hilt. Swords are used to cut or thrust. |
| trace |
a very small amount of something. |