to come to a place after traveling
After a difficult two month journey, the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts Bay.
avoid
to stay away from
They taught the Pilgrims how to grow corn, take sap from maple trees, catch fish, and avoid poisonous plants.
bay
a large area of water partly surrounded by land
After a difficult two month journey, the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts bay.
blessing
help and approval from God
In November, 1621, after the first harvest, Constance, her family, and the rest of the Pilgrims celebrated their blessings.
celebrate
to do something special for an important event
The Wampanoag celebrated with them.
deer
a wild animal with four long thin legs, brown fur, and antlers if male
They also taught the Pilgrims how to hunt deer.
free
able to do what you want to do
They wanted to be free to practice their religion.
harvest
the activity of gathering crops
In November, 1621, after the first harvest, Constance, her family, and the rest of the Pilgrims celebrated their blessings.
journey
an act of traveling from one place to another
After a difficult two month journey, the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts Bay.
last
to continue in time
This celebration lasted for more than three days.
month
a period of time lasting about 30 days
After a difficult two month journey, the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts Bay.
new
not old
They wanted to find a new home.
religion
the belief in a god
They wanted to be free to practice their religion.
sap
a watery juice inside a plant
They taught the Pilgrims how to grow corn, take sap from maple trees, catch fish, and avoid poisonous plants.
supplies
things that are needed for a particular purpose
The winter had been very hard, and the Pilgrims did not have good food or supplies.