check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
commander |
an officer who is the leader of a military unit. |
country |
a large area of land where people live under the same government or have the same culture; nation. |
dairy |
a business that makes and sells milk, butter, and cheese. |
dye |
a substance that is used to give color to cloth, hair, or other materials. |
elevator |
a device that carries people or things from one floor to another in a building. An elevator is like a small room or platform that moves up and down. |
film |
a movie. |
hero |
a person who has courage and who is a model for others. |
holder |
an object used for holding. |
metal |
a kind of chemical element, such as copper, iron, or silver, that can move heat or electricity through itself. |
plank |
a length of wood thicker than a board. |
storm |
a violent event in weather. In a storm, there may be a lot of rain, snow, or wind. |
television |
a piece of electronic equipment that receives sound and moving images that are sent from a long distance. Many people can watch the same programs on television at the same time. |
ton |
a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. |
underwater |
below the water's surface. |