| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| cab |
a short form of taxicab. |
| carton |
a box made of heavy paper. |
| collect |
to gather together. |
| hike |
to take a long walk in a natural place, such as a woods or forest, for fun or exercise. |
| hole |
an open or hollow place in something. |
| kiss |
to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love or respect. |
| link |
one of the separate closed pieces of a chain. |
| miserable |
very unhappy; wretched. |
| mustache |
the hair that grows above the upper lip. |
| pinch |
an amount that can be picked up between the thumb and a finger. |
| razor |
a tool with a very sharp blade that is used for cutting hair close to the skin. |
| return |
to go back or come back. |
| shape |
the form of the outer surface or edge of an object. |
| vacation |
a period of rest from school, work, or other activities. |