| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| cage |
a space closed in by wires or bars and used to hold animals. |
| cave |
a large, natural hole in rock or under the earth. A cave is big enough for a person or animal to enter. |
| different |
not the same. |
| doctor |
a person whose job is to treat and give medicine to sick people or animals. |
| emperor |
the male ruler of an empire. |
| fair1 |
giving equal treatment. |
| fry |
to cook in hot butter, oil, or other fat. |
| health |
the condition of one's body or mind. |
| pat1 |
a light tap or stroke with the open hand or a flat object. |
| splinter |
a small, sharp piece of material that is broken off from a larger piece. |
| stray |
to wander away from a group or place. |
| tear1 |
a drop of liquid that comes from the eye. Tears clean the eye and keep it wet. |
| topic |
a subject of discussion, conversation, or writing. |
| wallpaper |
paper printed with colors or colored patterns and pasted onto walls and ceilings. |