| basic |
necessary as a base. Things that are basic need to be learned first or done first. |
| 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. |
| cab |
a short form of taxicab. |
| chart |
a sheet that gives information in the form of a table or graph. |
| defend |
to protect from harm; guard. |
| forest |
a large area of land covered with many trees and other plants. |
| grand |
splendid in size or appearance. |
| greet |
to use words or simple actions that show pleasure or respect when you meet someone or start a letter. |
| joke |
a short story with a funny ending that is told to make people laugh. |
| night |
the period between the time when the sun sets in the evening and when it rises in the morning. |
| 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. |
| planet |
a large object in outer space that moves around the sun or another star. |
| ribbon |
a narrow strip or band of material used as decoration for hair, gifts, or the like. |
| tonight |
the present night or the night that is coming on this day. |
| twig |
a small branch of a tree or other plant. |