| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| barrel |
a large round container with a flat top and bottom that is used to keep liquids. Barrels are often made of wood. |
| crash |
to destroy with great force and loud noise. |
| fog |
a thick cloud that is near to the ground. |
| hillside |
the side of a hill. |
| homework |
work that a teacher asks students to do at home. |
| lay1 |
to put something down so that it is flat against a surface. |
| metal |
a kind of chemical element, such as copper, iron, or silver, that can move heat or electricity through itself. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| pass |
to go past; move beyond. |
| rich |
having a great amount of money or valuable possessions. |
| stain |
a spot or colored mark. |
| stair |
(plural) a flight of steps one walks up or down. |
| station |
the place where a person or thing is normally found. |
| young |
in an early part of life or growth. |