porch | a structure that has a roof and is attached to the outside of a building |
tablet | a pad of paper used for drawing or writing |
concrete | a building material made of pebbles, sand, water, and cement |
brag | to show off about something |
peaceful | very calm |
radish | an edible root vegetable that has a strong flavor |
factory | a place that has several buildings and produces something |
nursery | a place where plants are grown and usually sold |
blackboard | a large board with a black surface for writing with chalk |
package | an object or objects wrapped up |
toolbox | a box or chest that contains tools |
bookcase | a piece of furniture that has shelves for holding books |
puzzled | confused |
fountain | a structure that is usually decorated and has water flowing from it |
leader | a person that offers support and is a good role model |
stream | a narrow river |
petticoat | a piece of clothing that is worn under women's dresses |
mortar | a bowl that is used for crushing things inside it |
pestle | a tool used to grind up things inside of a mortar |
palisade | a high fence of stakes used for defense |
outlandish | strange or unfamiliar |
wade | to walk through water |
schoolyard | an area attached to a school usually for kids to play in. |
jersey | a long-sleeved shirt or sweater |
mysterious | strange or unfamiliar |
cave | an enclosed area on the side of a cliff or hill |
courage | brave in the face of fear |
tunnel | an enclosed area that goes through a hill or cliff |
imagination | to think of new and/or creative ideas |
curious | interested in learning and/or understanding new things |
wise | having knowledge or experience |
cloak | a piece of clothing that is loose and like a cape |
cradle | baby's bed that rocks |
timid | very shy |
latch | to lock or fasten |
wearily | very tired |
solemn | serious |
coarse | very rough |
johnnycake | a cake made of cornmeal and milk or water that is usually cooked on a griddle |
porridge | a soft food of oatmeal or beans that is boiled in water or milk until it becomes thick |
namesake | the person that someone is named after |
disturbance | a change in the order of things |
charm | to attract, delight, and please |