| afterward |
at a later time. |
| allergy |
a reaction of your body to some substance that causes the feeling of illness. Common allergies are to animal hair, dust, pollen, and certain foods such as nuts. |
| care |
serious attention. |
| chalk |
a type of soft, white stone. Chalk is made into long thin shapes used for writing or drawing. |
| curious |
eager to learn or know. |
| cushion |
a pillow or pad that one sits on or leans on for comfort. Some cushions are used for decoration. |
| hill |
a raised area of land smaller than a mountain. |
| line1 |
a long, thin mark. |
| nearly |
almost; just about but not quite. |
| shore |
the land beside an ocean, sea, lake, or river. |
| staircase |
a set of steps with a railing that goes from one floor to another in a building. |
| steal |
to take something from another person without permission and in a way that is against the law. |
| traveler |
someone who goes from one place to another, especially over a long distance. |
| water |
the clear liquid that is in rain and that fills up rivers, lakes, and oceans. |
| wicked |
evil in actions or ideas. |