| addition |
the process of finding the total of two or more numbers. |
| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| blade |
the part of a knife, scissors, or other tool that cuts. |
| cast |
a thick, stiff covering for an injured limb or joint, especially one in which the bone is broken. A cast is made of cloth and some kind of liquid material that can become very hard and solid. |
| check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
| flood |
a sudden, strong flow of water onto land that should not be under water. |
| hut |
a small house or shelter. A hut is sometimes made of dry grass or mud. |
| patrol |
the act of guarding by making regular trips through. |
| picture |
a painting, drawing, or photograph. |
| railroad |
a road of two connected steel bars along which trains move, or a system of transportation that uses these roads. |
| sound |
anything that people or animals hear with their ears. |
| speaker |
a person who uses words to say things. |
| tape |
a substance made of plastic, cloth, or paper that has glue on one side. It is cut into long, narrow pieces. Tape is used to stick things together. |
| tribe |
a group of people, families, or villages that share the same language, social customs, and ancestors. |
| umbrella |
a device that protects you from the rain. It has cloth stretched over a wire frame that is held up by a long handle. |