| awhile |
for a short time. |
| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| city |
a large and important town where many people live and work. |
| cream |
the part of whole milk that contains fat. Butter is made from cream. |
| cruel |
willing to cause pain or suffering; not caring if you hurt someone or something. |
| evil |
anything very wrong or bad that hurts people or animals and is done without concern for the pain of others; wickedness. |
| firmly |
in a way that uses some strength; not lightly. |
| helpful |
doing useful things for a person or group; giving aid. |
| length |
the distance from one end of something to the other. |
| maybe |
it may be so; perhaps. |
| musical |
good at or fond of music. |
| person |
a human being. |
| shout |
to call out in a loud voice. |
| singer |
a person who uses his or her voice to create music either as a job or hobby. |
| slash |
to cut or strike with a strong, sweeping motion. |