| make up |
When you make up a story or idea, you invent it in your mind. You use your imagination to create it. [2 definitions] |
| Malawi |
Malawi is a country in Africa. Two of its neighbors are Zambia and Mozambique. Malawi also lies next to a very large lake called Lake Malawi. It is one of the largest lakes in the world, and there are many kinds of fish in it, maybe more than in any other lake. Many people in Malawi are farmers. People grow a lot of tobacco and tea, and a lot of it is sold to other countries. |
| Malaysia |
Malaysia is a country in Asia. Malaysia is divided into two main parts. One part is on a long peninsula that it shares with Thailand. The other part is on a big island that it shares with Indonesia and Brunei. Malaysia has many forests. Many different kinds of animals live there, such as monkeys, snakes, lizards, and birds. Malaysia also has large, modern cities with tall buildings and many people. |
| Maldives |
Maldives is an island country in the Indian Ocean. The country is made up of many, many small islands. Maldives has a tropical climate, and many tourists come here to enjoy the country's beautiful sandy beaches. |
| male |
When a person is male, he is a man or boy. A male person does not have babies. Animals that are male do not produce eggs and do not give birth to other animals. We also call something male if it has to do with men or boys or male animals. [2 definitions] |
| Mali |
Mali is a country in Africa. Two of its neighbors are Algeria and Niger. Much of Mali is very dry and covered with sand. This part of Mali is part of the Sahara Desert. The southern part of Mali has some tropical forest and also land where cotton can grow and people can raise cattle. Music and sports are important to many people in Mali. Soccer is the most popular game to play and watch. |
| mall |
A mall is a large place where people go to shop, eat, or sometimes just to have fun. There are many stores and restaurants, and everything is usually under one big roof. A mall can also be an outdoor shopping or walking area where cars are not allowed to go. |
| Malta |
Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is near Italy in Europe and near Tunisia in Africa. Malta has a warm, sunny climate. The land has many fields for growing crops. Malta is a small country, but many people live there in towns and cities. Malta is becoming an important center for making movies. |
| mammal |
A mammal is any animal that has hair or fur on the outside of its body and a skeleton inside its body. Mammals are also different from other types of animals because they produce milk to feed their babies. Dogs, cows, horses, elephants, rabbits, and humans are some animals that are mammals. |
| man |
A man is a male person who has grown up. |
| manage |
When you manage something, you do things to control it and make it do what you want. If you manage your dog well, it does what you want it to do and goes where you want it to go. [2 definitions] |
| manager |
A manager is the person who is in control of a business and directs the people who work there. A manager can also be the leader of a plan or project. |
| Manitoba |
Manitoba is one of the ten provinces of Canada. A province is an area of land that is one part of a country. Each province has its own capital. |
| manner |
Your manner is your way or style of doing something. [2 definitions] |
| mansion |
A mansion is a large home that looks as if very rich or important people live there. The President of the United States lives in a mansion called the White House. |
| many |
When there are many things, it means that there are a big number of them. If you have only one or two toys, you don't have many toys, but if you have one hundred toys, you have many! |
| map |
A map is a drawing of an area of the earth or sky. Maps often show countries, cities, rivers, lakes, and roads. |
| maple |
A maple is a kind of tree. There are many maples in the United States and Canada. In the fall, the leaves of maple trees change from green to yellow, orange, or red. The wood of a maple is strong and hard, and it is used to make things like furniture and floors for homes. |
| marble |
Marble is a kind of stone. People have often used marble to make beautiful floors, walls, and sometimes whole buildings. Marble can be cut and polished until it shines and is very smooth. There are many kinds and colors of marble, such as white and pink. [2 definitions] |
| March |
March is the third month of the year. |
| march |
When you march, you walk together with others and take the same size steps. |