| appearance |
the act or an instance of coming into view or appearing. |
| atmosphere |
the gases surrounding the earth or other similar objects in outer space. |
| brighten |
to become or cause to be enlivened or more cheerful. |
| burst |
to break, open up, or explode suddenly. |
| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. |
| grenade |
a small bomb that is thrown by hand or shot from a rifle after its fuse is set. |
| homesick |
longing for one's home. |
| journal |
a record of a person's experiences, thoughts, or daily events; diary. |
| merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
| recite |
to speak the words of from memory and in front of others. |
| scroll |
a roll of paper or parchment, used to write or draw on. |
| stammer |
to speak in an anxious or uncertain way. People who stammer often repeat sounds and stop between words. |
| territory |
the land and waters that belong to a country. |
| theme |
the main subject or topic. |
| whisper |
to speak in a soft, low tone. |