a chemical substance that is spread on land or soil to make plants grow better
fertilizer
The room under a house
basement
What new object did they find in the basement?
A big black book.
What was the weather like that night?
It was cold and foggy.
Why do some people think something mysterious is happening?
Because the grass and flowers are growing without rain.
a substance that can make people or animals ill or kill them if they eat or drink it.
poison
Why was the book suspicious?
Because it wasn’t there the night before.
Where was Jim standing at night?
In front of the Stewart mansion.
What was the article in the newspaper about?
It was about the strange grass and flowers.
What shiny thing did the man have in his mouth?
A silver tooth.
The title of a story in the newspaper
headline
Who went back to the mansion the next day?
Jim, Brian, Susan
A piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine.
article
not allowed by law
illegal
What did the child shout in the fog?
“Help! Help!”
What does scared mean?
afraid
Feeling shocked
surprised
A person who plans and arranges events.
organizer
Something difficult that needs a solution
problem
a place or venue for (mostly) outdoor sports, concerts, or other events
stadium
To remove or get rid of something
eliminate
Why didn’t Jim turn around at first?
Because he was too scared.
What surprising thing happened in Washington Square?
The grass became green and flowers started growing.
Strange and difficult to explain
mysterious
Why were people surprised about the grass and flowers?
Because there was no rain.
Was the scary meeting real or a dream?
It was a dream.
Making you feel something is wrong
suspicious
Who touched Jim’s arm?
A big man with long dark hair.
Who is Mike Murphy?
The organizer of the Jazz Festival.
To go away so you cannot see someone or something
disappear
Feeling mad
angry
Thick cloud in the air that makes it hard to see
fog