| 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. |
| bend |
a curved thing, part, or area; curve. |
| dairy |
a business that makes and sells milk, butter, and cheese. |
| flute |
an instrument for playing music. It is a long tube made of metal or wood that you play by blowing into a hole at one end. |
| fuss |
activity or attention that is not necessary. |
| garden |
an area of land used for growing flowers or vegetables. |
| greet |
to use words or simple actions that show pleasure or respect when you meet someone or start a letter. |
| idea |
any thought or picture formed in the mind. |
| listener |
one who listens. |
| reader |
a person who looks at and understands words on a page or screen. |
| shield |
a large, flat piece of strong material carried on the arm for protection. |
| sorrow |
the feeling of being sad. |
| squash1 |
to press into a flat mass. |
| thank |
to tell someone who has given you something or done something for you that you value their gift or action; to express your appreciation. |
| wage |
(often plural) money paid at regular times to a person for doing work. |