| dandelion |
A dandelion is a green plant with bright yellow flowers. You might see dandelions growing among the grass in people's yards or in fields or parks. Many people don't like dandelions because they make it hard for other plants to grow. Dandelions can be good, though. Their leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as vegetables. |
| danger |
When there is danger, it is possible that something bad will happen and that someone or something will get hurt. If a house is burning, the people inside are in danger. [2 definitions] |
| dangerous |
When something is dangerous, it is not safe. When you do a dangerous thing, it means you might get hurt by doing it. When an animal is dangerous, it means that the animal might hurt you. A dangerous place is a place where you might get hurt. |
| Danish |
When something is Danish, it is from the country of Denmark, or it has to do with the people, culture, or language of Denmark. [2 definitions] |
| Danube River |
The Danube River is an important river in Europe. It starts in Germany and flows south and east through many countries in central Europe, such as Hungary, Romania, Croatia, and Bulgaria. When it finally reaches the country of Ukraine, it flows into the Black Sea. |
| dare |
When you dare someone, you invite them to do something that is dangerous or not pleasant, or that might get them into trouble. You do this just to see if they are brave enough to do it. [2 definitions] |
| dark |
When something is dark, it has little or no light. A dark house has no lights turned on. A dark night has no light from the moon or stars. [2 definitions] |
| data |
Data are bits of information. When scientists want to learn about something, they ask questions about it and gather all the information they can that might help them answer their questions. Each little piece of information is part of their data. |
| date1 |
A date is a particular day or point in time. We usually describe a date with numbers from a calendar. April 4, 2012 is an example of a date. |
| date2 |
A date is the sweet fruit of the date tree, which grows in countries of the Middle East. People eat dates as snacks, or they use them in desserts or other treats. |
| daughter |
A daughter is someone's female child. Even if she is an adult, she is still called a daughter. |
| day |
Day is the time after the sun comes up. It lasts until the sun goes down. It is day when it is light outside. [2 definitions] |
| dead |
When something is dead, it is not alive anymore. |
| Dead Sea |
The Dead Sea is a large lake in the Middle East that has very salty water. Oceans have salty water too, but the water in the Dead Sea is much saltier. Animals like fish and frogs cannot live in it. The Dead Sea lies between the countries of Israel and Jordan. The Dead Sea is the lowest place on the surface of the earth. |
| deaf |
When someone is deaf, they are not able to hear. |
| deal1 |
When you deal with something, you pay attention to it and do what needs to be done about it. [4 definitions] |
| dear |
When someone is dear, that person is important and loved very much. [2 definitions] |
| death |
Death is the end of the life of a living thing. When death happens, a person, animal, or plant stops living. |
| debt |
A debt is something that you owe to another person. If a friend gives you five dollars and you have to pay them back, then you have a debt of five dollars. When you pay the money back to your friend, your debt is gone. |
| December |
December is the twelfth month of the year. |
| decide |
When you decide something, you think about it and make a choice about what is best. [2 definitions] |