| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| bicycle |
a light vehicle with two wheels, one behind the other. You make the wheels turn by pushing on pedals. |
| child |
a young human. |
| dam |
a wall built across a river or stream to stop the flow of water. |
| fire |
the heat, light, and flames made when something burns. |
| gym |
a short form of gymnasium. |
| journey |
a long trip from one place to another. |
| justice |
the upholding of what is fair, just, and right. |
| magic |
related to or used in the mysterious or supernatural control of objects or events. |
| measure |
to find out the exact size of something. |
| purse |
a bag used for carrying money and other personal things. A purse is often made of leather, cloth, or a similar material. |
| rich |
having a great amount of money or valuable possessions. |
| sniff |
to take in short breaths of air through the nose that can be heard. |
| television |
a piece of electronic equipment that receives sound and moving images that are sent from a long distance. Many people can watch the same programs on television at the same time. |
| today |
the day that is right now. |