| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| chase |
to follow with the purpose of catching; run after. |
| crib |
a bed with high sides all around for a baby or young child to sleep in. |
| dollar |
the main unit of money in the United States and many other countries. One U.S. dollar is equal to 100 cents. |
| fold |
to bend something so that one part lies on top of another part. |
| grip |
to grasp or hold firmly. |
| jet |
an airplane with engines that give off a flow of heated gases to cause forward movement. |
| jewel |
a special stone that has been cut and made smooth. Jewels are used to make jewelry. |
| painter |
one who paints pictures. |
| player |
someone who takes part in a game or sport. |
| quiet |
making little or no noise. |
| ribbon |
a narrow strip or band of material used as decoration for hair, gifts, or the like. |
| shell |
a hard outer covering that an animal, especially a sea animal, has made to protect itself. |
| spit1 |
to force saliva or something else from the mouth. |
| streak |
a long, narrow line or mark. |