| allergy |
a reaction of your body to some substance that causes the feeling of illness. Common allergies are to animal hair, dust, pollen, and certain foods such as nuts. |
| angel |
a spiritual being who acts as a servant or messenger of God. Angels are often represented as human figures with wings and a halo. |
| classmate |
a person in the same class as another at a college or school. |
| diver |
a person who works under water, using special clothing and equipment for breathing. |
| further |
comparative of far; at or to a greater distance. |
| phrase |
a group of words forming part of a sentence but not having both a subject and a verb. |
| plank |
a length of wood thicker than a board. |
| pull |
to bring closer by using force upon. |
| punch1 |
a hard, quick hit with the closed hand. |
| quiet |
making little or no noise. |
| shave |
to cut off hair very close to the skin. |
| squeeze |
to press firmly together. |
| terrify |
to fill with great fear or terror; scare. |
| trade |
to give in return for something else; exchange. |
| 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. |