| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| bar |
a long piece of solid material used to support something, hold something together, or keep something outside or inside. |
| behave |
to act in a certain way. |
| brain |
the organ in the body that controls thought, movement, and feeling. The brain is inside the skull. |
| calm |
not excited. |
| daytime |
the time between dawn and evening. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| huge |
very large in size or amount. |
| log |
a large, thick piece of a tree that has been cut down and is ready for sawing, burning, or building. |
| mountain |
a land mass with great height and steep sides. It is much higher than a hill. |
| place |
a certain area of space used or intended for some purpose. |
| rug |
a piece of thick material used to cover part of a floor. |
| steal |
to take something from another person without permission and in a way that is against the law. |
| tank |
a large container used to hold liquid or gas. |
| tight |
fastened or shut in a secure way; fixed in place. |