| afterward |
at a later time. |
| curtain |
a piece of cloth that hangs in a window or other opening to shut out light or to cover something. |
| fantastic |
wildly imaginative and incredible. |
| flow |
to move in a smooth, steady stream. |
| know |
to have information in your mind that comes from what you have learned or can see. |
| mild |
not harsh; gentle. |
| national |
of or having to do with the whole country, not just one part of it. |
| nowhere |
not anywhere; in no place. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| powerful |
having great physical strength. |
| scream |
to make a loud high cry or sound. |
| sea |
the salt water covering most of the earth; ocean. |
| sniff |
to take in short breaths of air through the nose that can be heard. |
| spin |
to turn fast. |
| swell |
to become larger because of growth or pressure. |