| balcony |
a platform with a low wall or railing that extends from the outside of a building. |
| beach |
the land at the edge of a lake, ocean, or other body of water. A beach is often formed of sand or small stones. |
| blink |
to close and open the eyes very quickly. |
| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| buddy |
(informal) friend. |
| capture |
to take hold or gain control of by force or through planning. |
| 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. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| 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. |
| oil |
a slippery liquid that comes from minerals, animals, plants, or chemicals. |
| ribbon |
a narrow strip or band of material used as decoration for hair, gifts, or the like. |
| smack |
to hit noisily with an open hand; slap. |
| smart |
intelligent; knowing a lot. |
| sorrow |
the feeling of being sad. |
| sorry |
feeling sad because you have done something wrong or because something bad happened. |