| allergy |
a reaction of your body to some substance that causes the feeling of illness. Common allergies are to animal hair, dust, pollen, and certain foods such as nuts. |
| cabin |
a small house, built in a simple or rough way. |
| cannon |
a large gun that is set on wheels or some other base. Cannons fire heavy shells. |
| code |
a set of rules or laws. |
| commander |
an officer who is the leader of a military unit. |
| count |
to give each thing in a group a number to learn how many there are. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| pay |
to give money to (a person or business) in exchange for things or services. |
| remember |
to bring into your mind from your memory. |
| shadow |
the dark image on a surface caused by something that blocks light from the sun. |
| skip |
to move forward by jumping on one foot and then on the other. |
| swell |
to become larger because of growth or pressure. |
| tight |
fastened or shut in a secure way; fixed in place. |
| tower |
a tall, narrow building or part of a building that rises high above the ground. |
| yell |
to speak in a very loud voice because you are hurt, afraid, angry, or excited. |