| awful |
very bad; terrible; of poor quality. |
| breathe |
to take air into and out of the lungs. |
| bundle |
a number of things that you tie or wrap together so you can carry them. |
| fuss |
activity or attention that is not necessary. |
| grab |
to take hold of suddenly or with force. |
| hamburger |
ground meat, or a round flat mass of ground meat that is cooked and served on bread. |
| ladder |
a structure with steps that you use to climb up to high places. You can move a ladder from one place to another. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| 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. |
| power |
the ability to act, function, or cause things to happen. |
| protect |
to defend or keep safe from danger or harm. |
| shake |
to move back and forth or up and down with small and quick motions. |
| ship |
a large boat that carries people or things through deep water. |
| stare |
to look straight at something with your eyes open wide and not moving. |
| widow |
a woman whose husband has died. |