| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| cruel |
willing to cause pain or suffering; not caring if you hurt someone or something. |
| evening |
the period between late afternoon and night; the early part of the night. |
| handsome |
having an attractive, healthy appearance. |
| jewelry |
things made of special stones and metal worn on the body for decoration. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets are some kinds of jewelry. |
| operator |
a person whose job is to control a machine. |
| skull |
the bones of the head and face that protect the brain. |
| softly |
in a way that makes little sound; quietly. |
| stain |
a spot or colored mark. |
| steal |
to take something from another person without permission and in a way that is against the law. |
| surely |
certainly. |
| tap1 |
to hit with little force. |
| vacuum |
a space or container in which there is no air or from which most of the air has been removed. |
| warrior |
a person who fights; a soldier. |
| yank |
(informal) to pull or take out suddenly; jerk. |