Fancy
Dressed or decorated in a special or stylish way. In the text, the little man is described as being dressed in fancy clothes, meaning he looks very nice and elegant.
Seam
A line where two pieces of material are sewn or joined together. In the text, there’s a tricky seam around the cup’s neck, which means there’s a line where two parts of the cup are connected.
Straw
A thin tube used for drinking liquids. In the text, there’s a straw hidden in the cup’s chest that you can use to drink from it.
Treasure
Something valuable or special that is worth finding or keeping. In the text, the Joke Glass is described as a treasure from the past because it’s a unique and interesting item that people used to have fun with.
17th Century
A time period that lasted from the year 1600 to the year 1699. It’s a long time ago, over 400 years in the past! During the 17th century, people lived differently than they do now, and they had different kinds of clothes, tools, and ways of doing things.
