| costume |
clothing worn to make one look like some other person, animal, or thing. |
| each |
every one of two or more things. |
| gather |
to bring together into one place; collect. |
| jewel |
a special stone that has been cut and made smooth. Jewels are used to make jewelry. |
| liberty |
freedom from being confined or controlled. |
| measure |
to find out the exact size of something. |
| overnight |
lasting or staying one night. |
| prisoner |
a person who is held under close guard, as in a jail, while on trial or after being sentenced for a crime. |
| punish |
to cause someone to experience a thing that is painful or not pleasant because he or she did something wrong. |
| rid |
to cause things that are not wanted to go away. |
| slam |
to shut with force and loud noise. |
| topic |
a subject of discussion, conversation, or writing. |
| train |
a group of railroad cars connected together that carry people or things from one place to another. |
| widow |
a woman whose husband has died. |
| window |
an opening in a wall or vehicle that lets in air and light. The opening is usually covered by clear glass. |