| adult |
having grown up. |
| ago |
before now; past. |
| barrel |
a large round container with a flat top and bottom that is used to keep liquids. Barrels are often made of wood. |
| bottle |
a container with a narrow neck used to hold or pour liquids. A bottle is usually made of glass or plastic. |
| bush |
a low plant like a small tree. |
| care |
serious attention. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| gown |
a dress worn on special occasions. |
| 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. |
| hill |
a raised area of land smaller than a mountain. |
| jewelry |
things made of special stones and metal worn on the body for decoration. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets are some kinds of jewelry. |
| picture |
a painting, drawing, or photograph. |
| 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. |
| runner |
a person who is moving along quickly on his or her feet, or a person who races on foot. |
| speaker |
a person who uses words to say things. |