| 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. |
| awhile |
for a short time. |
| bucket |
an open container with round sides, a flat bottom, and a curved handle at the top. |
| call |
to say in a loud voice or shout out. |
| city |
a large and important town where many people live and work. |
| flood |
a sudden, strong flow of water onto land that should not be under water. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| greedy |
having a very strong desire for ever more money or things. |
| hot |
holding or giving off great heat. |
| miserable |
very unhappy; wretched. |
| pity |
sympathy or sorrow caused by another's pain, bad luck, or suffering. |
| schedule |
to set the date or time of. |
| squat |
to sit on your heels close to the ground. |
| sweat |
to give off a liquid through the skin. |
| sweep |
to clear the floor of dirt or dust. |