| awhile |
for a short time. |
| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. |
| bury |
to cover in the ground with dirt. |
| fierce |
wild and dangerous. |
| horrible |
causing a feeling of fear or horror. |
| jewel |
a special stone that has been cut and made smooth. Jewels are used to make jewelry. |
| kit |
a group of things together in one place for a particular use. |
| liberty |
freedom from being confined or controlled. |
| precious |
of great worth or value. |
| promise |
to state, in a way that makes someone feel sure, that something will happen or will be done. |
| squash1 |
to press into a flat mass. |
| step |
each single movement of your foot as you walk. |
| stranger |
a person that you do not know. |
| suddenly |
without warning, often causing surprise or fear. |
| yell |
to speak in a very loud voice because you are hurt, afraid, angry, or excited. |