| birthday |
the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated each year on that date. |
| breathe |
to take air into and out of the lungs. |
| brilliant |
very shiny. |
| button |
a small, round, flat thing that fastens clothing by fitting through a hole. |
| grease |
a thick, oily material used on a machine to allow the parts to rub together smoothly while the machine is working. |
| handsome |
having an attractive, healthy appearance. |
| harvest |
the gathering of ripe crops, or the amount gathered. |
| highway |
a large, important public road. |
| 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. |
| reporter |
a person whose job is to gather and report news for a newspaper or magazine, or for a television station or radio station. |
| rinse |
to wash off with water. |
| strike |
a stopping of work as a protest for better pay or working conditions. |
| subway |
a train in a city that carries passengers and travels under the ground. |
| sudden |
happening without notice or warning; not expected. |
| tired |
needing sleep or rest. |