| count |
to give each thing in a group a number to learn how many there are. |
| crack |
a break in something. |
| crime |
something that people do that is against the law. |
| dart |
to move quickly; dash. |
| elect |
to choose by means of voting. |
| foolish |
having poor sense; silly. |
| fry |
to cook in hot butter, oil, or other fat. |
| hiss |
to make a sound as if holding an "s" for a long time. |
| 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. |
| key |
a metal object cut in a special way so it can open or close locks. |
| kick |
to strike with the foot. |
| letter |
a symbol, such as "A" or "B," in writing that represents a sound in a language. |
| sweater |
a warm piece of clothing that is worn on the upper body. |
| walk |
to move your body by taking steps. |
| winner |
one that wins or is likely to win or succeed. |