| afterward |
at a later time. |
| boat |
an open vehicle, smaller than a ship, that moves on water. |
| chief |
the most powerful or important person in a group; leader. |
| cough |
the act or pushing air noisily out of the lungs, as a result of illness or something irritating one's air passages. |
| cousin |
the son or daughter of an aunt or uncle. |
| folk |
people in general. |
| lonely |
unhappy because alone; lonesome. |
| official |
a person who holds an office in a business or government. |
| pillow |
a cloth bag filled with soft material used for resting the head while sleeping. |
| reader |
a person who looks at and understands words on a page or screen. |
| serve |
to give aid or help; be of use. |
| skirt |
a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and is open all around the bottom. |
| squeeze |
to press firmly together. |
| stripe |
a line of color that is different in color from the area around it. |
| tale |
a story. |