| 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 |
