| afford |
to have enough money for; be able to pay for. |
| bruise |
to hurt a part of your body without breaking the skin. |
| bully |
to frighten or hurt. |
| crown |
a metal object worn on the head by kings and queens. Crowns are often made of gold or silver. |
| dim |
having little or no light. |
| enemy |
a person who hates or wants to harm another. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| flour |
the ground meal of wheat or other grain. Flour is used to make bread, cake, and other foods. |
| late |
happening after the usual or expected time. |
| middle |
halfway between two things, places, or points. |
| pity |
sympathy or sorrow caused by another's pain, bad luck, or suffering. |
| serve |
to give aid or help; be of use. |
| shelter |
a place or structure that gives protection against weather or danger. |
| twig |
a small branch of a tree or other plant. |
| waist |
the part of the body between the chest and hips. |