| ash |
the soft gray powder that remains after something burns. |
| clothing |
things that you wear to cover the body; clothes. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| greedy |
having a very strong desire for ever more money or things. |
| grief |
great sadness. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| liberty |
freedom from being confined or controlled. |
| painter |
one who paints pictures. |
| pilgrim |
a person who takes a trip to a holy place for a religious purpose. |
| precious |
of great worth or value. |
| punishment |
a way of causing someone to suffer or experience something bad for having done something wrong. |
| sleep |
to be in a state of rest for the body and mind. When people sleep, their eyes are closed and they are not conscious. |
| slot |
a long, narrow opening into which something may be put. |
| soak |
to make completely wet; drench. |
| vacation |
a period of rest from school, work, or other activities. |