| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| choir |
a group of people who sing together, especially a group that sings religious music; chorus. |
| dairy |
a business that makes and sells milk, butter, and cheese. |
| dodge |
to avoid something by moving quickly aside or changing direction. |
| hillside |
the side of a hill. |
| homework |
work that a teacher asks students to do at home. |
| hood |
a covering for the head and neck that may be attached to a coat, jacket, or other piece of clothing. |
| lamp |
a device that uses electricity, oil, or gas to produce light. A lamp usually stands on a desk, table, or floor. |
| lick |
to pass the tongue over or along the surface of something. |
| nap1 |
to sleep for a short time during daylight hours. |
| nervous |
feeling worry or fear about a particular thing or things. |
| police |
a department of a town, city, or state government that protects people and their property and makes people obey laws. |
| rush |
to act or go fast; hurry. |
| tackle |
equipment or gear used in a sport or hobby such as fishing. |
| tune |
the notes that make up a piece of music. |