| barefoot |
with nothing on the feet. |
| country |
a large area of land where people live under the same government or have the same culture; nation. |
| curtain |
a piece of cloth that hangs in a window or other opening to shut out light or to cover something. |
| duty |
something that a person should do because it is right or fair. |
| grab |
to take hold of suddenly or with force. |
| grade |
to rate for correctness or quality, usually by giving a letter or score. |
| harbor |
a safe area of water where people can leave their boats. |
| harvest |
the gathering of ripe crops, or the amount gathered. |
| holiday |
a day to remember or celebrate something. Many businesses close and people do not go to school or work on a holiday. |
| innocent |
free from evil or knowledge of evil. |
| knee |
the joint between the upper and lower part of the leg. |
| 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. |
| poke |
to push with a thin or sharp object. |
| scientist |
a person who works in or studies a science. |
| stable1 |
firm or steady; not likely to move. |