symbols: bronze or brass plates that are hit together as musical instruments

reluctantly: with resistance; unwillingly

pastries: foods such as pies and tarts that have a baked crust made from sugary dough or paste

festival: relating to or suitable for a feast or celebration; festive

Cetipede: wormlike animal that has many legs

flashing: sending out a short and bright burst of light

Day 2: responsibility: duty; something that a person is expected to take care of

chore: a small job or task

elevator: a car or platform that carries people or things up and down in a building

stampede: a sudden rush of people or animals

Infection – an illness or disease caused by germs

spare: extra

Day 3: curb: the edge of the sidewalk next to the street

Stepped: took some steps

History: an account of things that have happened

Tough: hard to understand

Fantastic: especially good

Lifelong: lasting through one’s whole life