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

2. reluctantly: with resistance; unwillingly

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

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

5. Cetipede: wormlike animal that has many legs

6. flashing: sending out a short and bright burst of light

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

8. chore: a small job or task

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

10. stampede: a sudden rush of people or animals

11. Infection – an illness or disease caused by germs

12. spare: extra

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

14. Stepped: took some steps

15. History: an account of things that have happened

16. Tough: hard to understand

17. Fantastic: especially good

18. Lifelong: lasting through one’s whole life