Words from the Story
| Word | Meaning | Example |
| tiptoe | stand or walk on the front part of the feet with the heels off the ground | She tiptoed past her sleeping grandfather. |
| frown | make a facial expression showing disapproval, drawing the eyebrows together | The coach frowned when we arrived late. |
| tough | difficult and needing a lot of effort | Carrying water uphill every morning is a tough job. |
| plead | ask for something in a serious and emotional way | He pleaded with the guard to open the gate. |
| eliminate | remove completely | Clean water helps eliminate many diseases. |
| greenhouse | a glass or plastic building where plants are grown in warmth | Tomatoes ripen early in the greenhouse. |
| open-mouthed | very surprised or shocked | The crowd stood open-mouthed as the rider leapt the stream. |
| dispute | argue or disagree strongly with somebody | Nobody disputed the umpire's decision. |
| hideous | very unpleasant or ugly | The rotting rubbish gave off a hideous smell. |
| wriggle | twist and turn the body with quick, short movements | The puppy wriggled out of my arms. |
| mock | laugh at somebody in an unkind way | It is cruel to mock someone's accent. |
| desperate | having lost hope and ready to try anything | After weeks without rain, the farmers were desperate. |
| gaily | in a cheerful way | Prayer flags fluttered gaily in the wind. |
| exhausted | extremely tired | After the ten-kilometre race we were exhausted. |
| admire | look at something with pleasure and approval | We stopped to admire the view of the mountains. |
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