| afterward |
at a later time. |
| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| brilliant |
very shiny. |
| calendar |
a page or set of pages that shows the days, weeks, and months of a year. |
| fault |
something wrong with a thing or person that causes problems for someone or something else. |
| flake |
a small, thin piece that has split off from or peeled off of a surface. |
| horror |
a strong feeling of fear or shock. |
| knock |
to hit a door in order to make noise. |
| poison |
a substance that can kill or seriously harm living beings if it is swallowed, breathed, or taken in. |
| sell |
to give something to someone in exchange for money. |
| stir |
to mix liquids together or move a liquid in a circle using your hand or an object. |
| teach |
to show (someone) how to do something or to help (someone) learn something. |
| waist |
the part of the body between the chest and hips. |
| wicked |
evil in actions or ideas. |
| word |
a sound or group of sounds that has some meaning that other people can understand. Words are a basic unit of language. |