| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| call |
to say in a loud voice or shout out. |
| cave |
a large, natural hole in rock or under the earth. A cave is big enough for a person or animal to enter. |
| courthouse |
a building where courts of law and other government offices are located. |
| criminal |
a person who is guilty of a crime. |
| crown |
a metal object worn on the head by kings and queens. Crowns are often made of gold or silver. |
| handsome |
having an attractive, healthy appearance. |
| 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. |
| love |
a strong feeling of liking and caring about another person that usually causes a deep desire to be physically close to that person. |
| lower |
to cause to move to a position below; let down. |
| number |
a unit with a fixed value that is used to count or to tell the position of something. You can write a number as a word or a symbol, such as "nine" or "9." |
| police |
a department of a town, city, or state government that protects people and their property and makes people obey laws. |
| purse |
a bag used for carrying money and other personal things. A purse is often made of leather, cloth, or a similar material. |
| record |
to put in writing. |
| stormy |
having or characterized by storms. |