| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| blank |
without marks or writing. |
| bloody |
covered with or leaking blood. |
| bucket |
an open container with round sides, a flat bottom, and a curved handle at the top. |
| clean |
not dirty. |
| dollar |
the main unit of money in the United States and many other countries. One U.S. dollar is equal to 100 cents. |
| during |
all through a certain period of time. |
| handkerchief |
a small piece of thin cloth that you use to clean your nose. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| impossible |
not able to happen or to be done. |
| large |
big in size or amount. |
| leadership |
ability or skill as a leader. |
| overnight |
lasting or staying one night. |
| parent |
a mother or a father. |
| shower |
a period of rain that lasts a short time. |