| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. |
| champion |
a person or animal that has taken first place in a contest or game; winner. |
| classmate |
a person in the same class as another at a college or school. |
| gas |
a form of matter that is neither liquid nor solid. Oxygen is an example of a gas. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| holder |
an object used for holding. |
| instantly |
at once; without delay; immediately. |
| matter |
all substances of the universe that can be seen, touched, or measured. |
| mostly |
almost completely; mainly. |
| nap1 |
to sleep for a short time during daylight hours. |
| smile |
to have an expression on the face in which the corners of the mouth turn up. |
| spark |
a very small bit of hot and glowing material thrown off by burning wood. |
| spine |
the set of bones that go down the center of the back of a human or animal. |
| teach |
to show (someone) how to do something or to help (someone) learn something. |
| thief |
a person who steals. |