| lightning bug |
A lightning bug is an insect. It is a kind of beetle. The body of a lightning bug flashes with light at night in the summer. Another name for lightning bug is "firefly." |
| like1 |
When you are like your mother, it means that you are the same as your mother in some way. If your house is like your neighbor's house, then the two houses are the same in some way. [2 definitions] |
| like2 |
When you like something, it is fun for you, or it gives you a good feeling. [2 definitions] |
| likely |
If something is likely, there is a strong chance that it will happen. If you see dark clouds in the sky, it is likely that it will rain. If you think it is likely that you will get what you want for your birthday, you will be happy and excited before you open your present. [2 definitions] |
| lily |
A lily is a plant with large flowers. The flowers have a shape similar to a bell or the open end of a trumpet. There are many different types of lilies, and they can be of many different colors. |
| lime2 |
A lime is a small green fruit that is similar to a lemon. Like juice from lemons, lime juice has a sour but nice taste. Limes are usually smaller than lemons and the taste is similar but not exactly the same. We often use the juice from limes for flavor in drinks or foods. |
| limit |
A limit is the place or point where something ends. [3 definitions] |
| line1 |
A line is a long, thin mark. [3 definitions] |
| line up |
When people line up, one person gets behind another until the whole group forms a line. |
| link |
A link is something that connects two things together. [2 definitions] |
| lion |
A lion is a large, strong animal in the cat family. Lions have short, tan fur, and they have sharp teeth and claws. They eat meat and are very good hunters. Lions live in Africa and some parts of Asia. |
| lip |
Your lips are the parts of your mouth just around the outside of it. When you smile, your lips become wider and flatter. You use your lips to make sounds like "Mmm!" |
| liquid |
A liquid is something that flows easily like water, milk, or juice. Ice is not a liquid, but it becomes a liquid if it gets warm. |
| list1 |
A list is a group of words, names, or numbers that are usually written one below the other. People often make lists in order to remember things or organize things. |
| listen |
When you listen, you use your ears and pay attention to words that someone speaks or to sounds coming from somewhere. When someone wants you to listen to them, they want you to give your attention to what they are saying. When you listen to music, you hear it and pay attention to it. |
| Lithuania |
Lithuania is a country in Europe. It lies between the countries of Latvia and Poland. It also lies on the shores of a sea called the Baltic. Lithuania has many lakes, forests, and farms. Lithuania also has many businesses and factories. Lithuania makes many things such as tools, motors, computers, televisions, large machines, and parts for ships. |
| litter |
When we talk about litter, we mean pieces of paper, plastic, or other things that you might see lying in the street or on the ground. After a big parade, there is often litter in the street. |
| little |
When something is little, it is small in size. [5 definitions] |
| little by little |
If you do something little by little, you do it in very small steps. You don't do it quickly and all at one time. If you drink your juice little by little, you drink a small bit, then another small bit, and then another and another until you are done. |
| little finger |
Your little finger is your last finger on your hand starting from your thumb. |
| live1 |
When you live, you have life. You breathe and grow. [2 definitions] |