| ash |
the soft gray powder that remains after something burns. |
| balcony |
a platform with a low wall or railing that extends from the outside of a building. |
| crystal |
a solid substance that has a repeating pattern of flat surfaces. |
| dusk |
the time of day just before night; last moments of twilight. |
| kneel |
to rest on the knee or knees. |
| letter |
a symbol, such as "A" or "B," in writing that represents a sound in a language. |
| middle |
halfway between two things, places, or points. |
| national |
of or having to do with the whole country, not just one part of it. |
| peaceful |
quiet; calm. |
| plate |
a flat, round dish for food. |
| receiver |
a person who gets or takes something given. |
| rim |
the edge or border of something round or circular. |
| river |
a large natural stream of water that flows toward a lake, ocean, or other larger body of water. |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. |
| trade |
to give in return for something else; exchange. |