 appreciate |
to be thankful for |
| dragon |
a huge fierce animal in old stories |
| lucky |
having or bringing good luck |
| rustling |
a light soft sound of things gently rubbing together |
| scolded |
blamed with angry words |
| startled |
suddenly frightened |
| devoured | ate hungrily or greedily |
| exploding | blowing up; bursting with a loud noise |
| firecrackers | paper rolls containing gunpowder and a fuse |
| worthless | not good for anything; without value |