| defend |
to protect from harm; guard. |
| hallway |
a narrow passage in a house or building; corridor. |
| magic |
related to or used in the mysterious or supernatural control of objects or events. |
| marry |
to become someone's husband or wife according to the law. |
| mysterious |
not known and not able to be explained. |
| oven |
a piece of equipment that you cook food in. An oven has a large metal box with a door. |
| peck2 |
to strike, or pick up quickly with the beak. |
| person |
a human being. |
| phrase |
a group of words forming part of a sentence but not having both a subject and a verb. |
| pity |
sympathy or sorrow caused by another's pain, bad luck, or suffering. |
| principal |
greatest or first in importance. |
| promise |
to state, in a way that makes someone feel sure, that something will happen or will be done. |
| purse |
a bag used for carrying money and other personal things. A purse is often made of leather, cloth, or a similar material. |
| smart |
intelligent; knowing a lot. |
| tale |
a story. |