| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| crown |
a metal object worn on the head by kings and queens. Crowns are often made of gold or silver. |
| doorway |
the way of entrance into a room or building. |
| earn |
to receive money for work that you have done. |
| friendly |
pleasant toward others. |
| grab |
to take hold of suddenly or with force. |
| lazy |
not wanting to work or use effort. |
| midnight |
twelve o'clock at night. |
| musical |
good at or fond of music. |
| nor |
a word we often use along with the word "neither" in a sentence. "Neither" means not either of two things. If neither your mother nor your father says you can have a dog, then not one of your parents says you can have one. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| test |
an examination or experiment to find out what something is, what it is made up of, or how good it is. |
| tiny |
very small. |
| until |
up to the time when. |