1st Grade Word List in Literature

christen

v. give a baby a name at a Christian ceremony and make him or her a member of the Christian Church

pitcher

n. a large, round container for liquids that has a flat base, a handle, and a very narrow raised opening

raven

n. the largest bird in the crow family, with shiny black feathers

croak

v. utter a hoarse sound, like a raven

fulfill

v. put in effect

sake

n. for the purpose of, in the interest of

grieve

v. cause to feel sorrow

fiery

a. like or suggestive of fire

flutter

v. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

merrily

ad. in a joyous manner

innocent

a. having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life