| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| biscuit |
a small, round-shaped bread for one person made with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. Biscuits are not usually sweet. |
| buddy |
(informal) friend. |
| change |
to make different. |
| decorate |
to make more attractive by adding things. |
| fever |
a body temperature higher than normal that is usually caused by illness. |
| fuel |
anything such as wood or gasoline that is burned as a source of energy. |
| listener |
one who listens. |
| owner |
a person who owns something. |
| patrol |
the act of guarding by making regular trips through. |
| pile |
a number of things on top of each other, or a mass of material that forms a small hill. |
| plot1 |
the story line or order of events in a book, play, or movie. |
| tag |
a piece of thick paper, thin metal, or plastic that gives information and is attached to something. |
| twice |
two times; in two instances. |
| wheelbarrow |
a device used to carry rocks, soil, leaves, and other materials for short distances. A wheelbarrow has one or two wheels, two legs at the back, and handles for a person to push. |