| allergy |
a reaction of your body to some substance that causes the feeling of illness. Common allergies are to animal hair, dust, pollen, and certain foods such as nuts. |
| cannon |
a large gun that is set on wheels or some other base. Cannons fire heavy shells. |
| cream |
the part of whole milk that contains fat. Butter is made from cream. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| heap |
many things lying on top of each other; pile. |
| ice |
frozen, solid water. |
| matter |
all substances of the universe that can be seen, touched, or measured. |
| music |
pleasant sounds made by voices or instruments. |
| precious |
of great worth or value. |
| press |
to put pressure on something, often with one's hands. |
| remember |
to bring into your mind from your memory. |
| soft |
easy to bend or shape; not firm or hard. |
| teacher |
a person whose job is explaining and showing things to students so that they can learn. |
| television |
a piece of electronic equipment that receives sound and moving images that are sent from a long distance. Many people can watch the same programs on television at the same time. |
| troop |
(plural) soldiers. |