| afford |
to have enough money for; be able to pay for. |
| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. |
| birthday |
the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated each year on that date. |
| court |
a place where legal matters are heard. |
| lightning |
natural electricity produced in clouds and appearing as a bright flash of light in the sky. |
| rid |
to cause things that are not wanted to go away. |
| scientist |
a person who works in or studies a science. |
| screen |
a piece of material made of woven wire. A screen covers a window, door, or other opening. |
| sign |
something that shows a fact, event, or some other thing. |
| sofa |
a comfortable seat with a back and arms made for two or more people; couch. |
| squeeze |
to press firmly together. |
| teach |
to show (someone) how to do something or to help (someone) learn something. |
| truck |
a large motor vehicle used for carrying heavy loads. |
| wallpaper |
paper printed with colors or colored patterns and pasted onto walls and ceilings. |
| worried |
feeling trouble or anxiety about something that might happen. |