| April |
April is the fourth month of the year. |
| apron |
An apron is a piece of clothing that people sometimes wear when they cook or clean or do some other kinds of work. An apron covers the front of the body, or part of it. People who cook in a restaurant always wear aprons. |
| aquarium |
An aquarium is a container filled with water that people use as a home for fish and other water animals. An aquarium is usually made of clear glass. It can be very small so that you can keep it in your room or very big so that even sharks can live in it. [2 definitions] |
| Arabian Desert |
The Arabian Desert is a very dry, hot, and sandy area of the Middle East. It is the biggest desert in Asia. The Arabian Desert covers large areas of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, and other countries. |
| Arabian Sea |
The Arabian Sea is a large body of water that lies between India and the countries of Oman and Yemen. The Arabian Sea is part of the Indian Ocean. |
| Arabic |
Arabic is one of the major languages of the world. It is the main language of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and many other countries in northern Africa and the Middle East. |
| architect |
An architect is a person who designs new buildings and makes sure the work on the building goes according to the plan. |
| arctic |
When we talk about the arctic region or arctic winds or arctic seas, we are talking about the area of the world that is farthest north and very cold. The North Pole is at the center of the arctic region. [3 definitions] |
| Arctic Ocean |
The Arctic Ocean is one of the five oceans of the world. An ocean is a large body of salt water that covers a very large part of the earth. The Arctic Ocean is in the most northern part of the world and it is very cold and icy. If you look at a map, it is above Canada, Russia, and other far northern countries of the world. |
| are1 |
"Are" is a form of the verb "to be." You use "are" with the words "you," "we," or "they." It is also used with other plural words. We use "are" when we are talking about the present time, not the past. |
| area |
An area is a part of space. When we think of an area, we think of some space with a line around it. It might be a real line or an imaginary line. A town is an area. A garden is an area. Rooms are areas in a house. Very often, one area is part of a larger area. [2 definitions] |
| aren't |
Aren't is a short way to write "are not." In questions, aren't can also be used as a short way to say or write "am not." |
| Argentina |
Argentina is a country in South America. Some of its neighbors are Chile and Uruguay. Most of Argentina has a climate that is good for growing crops and raising cattle. The southern part of Argentina is very cold, though. This part of Argentina is not far from Antarctica, and it is home to seals, sea lions, and penguins. |
| argue |
If you argue with someone, you fight with them using words. It might be a silly fight or a serious fight. [2 definitions] |
| argument |
An argument is a kind of fight using words. Sometimes it is just a silly fight, but sometimes it is serious and people get really angry. |
| arithmetic |
When you do arithmetic, you work with numbers to find answers to questions. When you add numbers together to find an answer, you are doing one kind of arithmetic. |
| Arizona |
Arizona is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write Arizona is AZ. |
| Arkansas |
Arkansas is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write Arkansas is AR. |
| arm1 |
Your arm is the part of your body between your shoulder and your hand. [2 definitions] |
| armadillo |
An armadillo is a small mammal that lives in Central America, South America, and the southern United States. An armadillo's body has a covering that looks like armor! Armadillos eat mostly insects, and they are related to sloths and anteaters. |
| armchair |
An armchair is a chair that has places to rest your arms. An armchair is often a very comfortable chair. |