| backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
| blade |
the part of a knife, scissors, or other tool that cuts. |
| choir |
a group of people who sing together, especially a group that sings religious music; chorus. |
| midnight |
twelve o'clock at night. |
| nasty |
very bad to look at, smell, or taste. |
| painful |
causing discomfort in the body, as from an injury or illness. |
| pit1 |
a deep natural or artificial hole in the ground. |
| poison |
a substance that can kill or seriously harm living beings if it is swallowed, breathed, or taken in. |
| polite |
showing good manners. |
| pond |
a small body of still water. |
| sing |
to make music with the voice. |
| spark |
a very small bit of hot and glowing material thrown off by burning wood. |
| stand |
to hold your body upright by using your legs and feet, or to move to this position. |
| tag |
a piece of thick paper, thin metal, or plastic that gives information and is attached to something. |
| untie |
to free from being tied. |