| dot |
a small, round mark or spot. |
| dump |
a place owned by a town or city where people can bring garbage. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| fierce |
wild and dangerous. |
| flood |
a sudden, strong flow of water onto land that should not be under water. |
| hook |
a curved piece that is used for holding, hanging, or pulling things. A hook is made of metal, plastic, or another hard material. |
| juice |
the natural liquid from plants or meats. The juice from fruits and vegetables is used for drinking. |
| librarian |
a person who has special training to work in a library. |
| physical |
of the body. |
| rainbow |
a curved arc of light of many colors across the sky. Rainbows are caused by the sun's shining through drops of water during or after a rain. |
| replace |
to put something in the place of another thing. |
| root |
the part of a plant that grows under the ground. Roots take in water and food, and they hold the plant in the soil. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| stray |
to wander away from a group or place. |