| addition |
the process of finding the total of two or more numbers. |
| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| blast |
a powerful and sudden gust or stream. |
| collect |
to gather together. |
| diagram |
a drawing or plan that shows the parts of something or how the parts work together. |
| ill |
not healthy; sick. |
| nurse |
a person whose job is to care for sick and injured people. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| shiver |
to shake because of cold or fear. |
| skip |
to move forward by jumping on one foot and then on the other. |
| ton |
a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. |
| van |
a tall, covered truck or car used to move people or goods. |
| voice |
the sound that comes from your mouth when you speak or sing. |
| wonderful |
causing a feeling of wonder; excellent. |