| awhile |
for a short time. |
| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| blink |
to close and open the eyes very quickly. |
| brake |
a device used to slow or stop the motion of a vehicle or machine. |
| cough |
the act or pushing air noisily out of the lungs, as a result of illness or something irritating one's air passages. |
| dam |
a wall built across a river or stream to stop the flow of water. |
| fix |
to repair. |
| genie |
a spirit, often in human form, that will grant one's wishes. Genies are sometimes written about in Arabian literature. |
| jewel |
a special stone that has been cut and made smooth. Jewels are used to make jewelry. |
| locker |
a small metal cabinet that can be locked. It is used to keep clothes and personal things. |
| path |
a track beaten by the feet of people or animals. |
| small |
little in size, number, or amount. |
| tale |
a story. |
| textbook |
a book used for teaching a particular subject. |
| weather |
the conditions outside. Weather concerns such things as temperature, rain, snow, sun, and other things. |