| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| drill |
a tool used to make holes in wood, metal, and other materials. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| joy |
a strong feeling of being happy. |
| pitch1 |
the throw of a baseball by the pitcher toward the batter, who tries to hit it. |
| printer |
a machine that makes printed copies from a computer. |
| promise |
to state, in a way that makes someone feel sure, that something will happen or will be done. |
| rope |
pieces of string, wire, or similar material twisted together to make a thicker, stronger line. |
| schedule |
to set the date or time of. |
| sell |
to give something to someone in exchange for money. |
| sofa |
a comfortable seat with a back and arms made for two or more people; couch. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| tool |
a thing that is used to help a person do work and that is usually held with the hands. |
| ugly |
not pleasant to look at. |