| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| gather |
to bring together into one place; collect. |
| lie1 |
a false statement that is said on purpose. |
| measure |
to find out the exact size of something. |
| night |
the period between the time when the sun sets in the evening and when it rises in the morning. |
| paper |
a thin material often used to write on, to wrap objects, and to make things such as containers. |
| paste |
a mixture used to stick paper or other light materials together. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| shout |
to call out in a loud voice. |
| smart |
intelligent; knowing a lot. |
| soldier |
a person who serves in the army and who is not an officer. |
| study |
to try to gain knowledge or skill. |
| sweep |
to clear the floor of dirt or dust. |
| travel |
to go from place to place. |
| type |
a group of things that are the same in some way. |