| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| bone |
the hard parts inside of a person or animal. |
| born |
a past participle of bear1. |
| bucket |
an open container with round sides, a flat bottom, and a curved handle at the top. |
| grade |
to rate for correctness or quality, usually by giving a letter or score. |
| greet |
to use words or simple actions that show pleasure or respect when you meet someone or start a letter. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| mill |
a machine that crushes whole or solid substances. |
| nod |
to move the head up and down in order to greet or agree with someone. |
| pale |
light in color. |
| rag |
a small piece of cloth that is usually used for cleaning. A rag is often torn from a larger piece of cloth that is no longer in good condition. |
| 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. |
| reply |
to give an answer. |
| terror |
very great fear. |
| watch |
to look closely or carefully, usually at something that is moving. |