| 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. |
| bite |
to cut with the teeth. |
| bounce |
to spring back or up after hitting against a surface. |
| desk |
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, using a computer, or reading. Desks usually have drawers where you keep paper, pens, and other supplies. |
| dollar |
the main unit of money in the United States and many other countries. One U.S. dollar is equal to 100 cents. |
| fence |
a structure used to mark off an area or to keep animals or people in or out. |
| happen |
to take place; occur. |
| jug |
a container for liquids. A jug usually has a handle and a narrow part for pouring. |
| legend |
a story or group of stories that have been handed down from a time long ago and that many people in a society know but cannot prove to be true or untrue. |
| lose |
to no longer have something because you do not know where it is. |
| material |
anything used for building or making new things. Wood, metal, paint, and paper are examples of materials. |
| observe |
to notice or see. |
| pitch1 |
the throw of a baseball by the pitcher toward the batter, who tries to hit it. |
| spy |
a person who watches in secret to get information about others. |
| twice |
two times; in two instances. |