| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| barely |
almost not at all. |
| fool |
A person who has poor sense or judgment. |
| junk |
things that have little worth. |
| lonely |
unhappy because alone; lonesome. |
| mat |
a piece of material that is used to cover a small area of a floor or other surface. |
| 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. |
| path |
a track beaten by the feet of people or animals. |
| pole |
a long, round post or stick made of metal, wood, or some other material. |
| price |
the amount of money needed to buy something. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| sheet |
a large piece of cloth used to cover a bed. |
| surprise |
to suddenly do something (to someone) that is not at all expected. |
| sweat |
to give off a liquid through the skin. |
| wage |
(often plural) money paid at regular times to a person for doing work. |