| cruel |
willing to cause pain or suffering; not caring if you hurt someone or something. |
| dip |
to put into a liquid for a short time. |
| genie |
a spirit, often in human form, that will grant one's wishes. Genies are sometimes written about in Arabian literature. |
| hear |
to receive sound with the ears. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| hood |
a covering for the head and neck that may be attached to a coat, jacket, or other piece of clothing. |
| marry |
to become someone's husband or wife according to the law. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| proud |
feeling pleased and satisfied because of something one owns or has done. |
| rule |
a law or direction that guides behavior or action. |
| sick |
having an illness; not well. |
| snug |
small and comfortable; cozy. |
| taste |
to tell the flavor of something by putting it into your mouth. |
| tea |
a drink that is made by putting dried leaves of certain plants in hot water. The leaves usually come from a special plant that grows in Asia. |
| wool |
the thick, soft hair of sheep and some other animals, which is often used by people to make cloth. |