| ash |
the soft gray powder that remains after something burns. |
| believe |
to accept as honest or true. |
| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| commander |
an officer who is the leader of a military unit. |
| cough |
the act or pushing air noisily out of the lungs, as a result of illness or something irritating one's air passages. |
| dirt |
loose earth or soil. |
| hero |
a person who has courage and who is a model for others. |
| lovely |
beautiful in appearance. |
| merry |
cheerful and happy. |
| pair |
two things that are the same and are used together. |
| pardon |
to forgive or excuse (some act or behavior). |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| sleeve |
the part of a shirt or other piece of clothing that covers the arm. |
| spoil |
to damage something so that you cannot use or enjoy it. |
| swim |
to move through water by moving parts of the body. |