| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| calendar |
a page or set of pages that shows the days, weeks, and months of a year. |
| cart |
an open vehicle with two wheels used to carry a heavy load. An animal or a vehicle usually pulls a cart. |
| complete |
having all of the parts that are necessary; whole. |
| inspector |
one who inspects, usually as a job for pay. |
| island |
an area of land surrounded by water on all sides. |
| pant |
to breathe in quick, short breaths; gasp. |
| railroad |
a road of two connected steel bars along which trains move, or a system of transportation that uses these roads. |
| rainbow |
a curved arc of light of many colors across the sky. Rainbows are caused by the sun's shining through drops of water during or after a rain. |
| serve |
to give aid or help; be of use. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| slam |
to shut with force and loud noise. |
| streak |
a long, narrow line or mark. |
| tube |
a long, hollow piece of glass, metal, or rubber used to hold or carry liquids or gases. |
| uniform |
a special suit of clothing worn by all members of a particular group. |