| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| boot |
a covering for the foot and lower part of the leg, usually made of leather or rubber. |
| citizen |
a person who is a member of a country because of being born there or being accepted as a member by law. |
| dodge |
to avoid something by moving quickly aside or changing direction. |
| hut |
a small house or shelter. A hut is sometimes made of dry grass or mud. |
| maybe |
it may be so; perhaps. |
| problem |
a question or condition that is difficult to understand or to deal with. |
| promise |
to state, in a way that makes someone feel sure, that something will happen or will be done. |
| roam |
to move or travel around without a plan; wander. |
| roar |
to make a long cry or shout that is both deep and loud. |
| servant |
a person whose job is to clean another person's house, cook their food, or help them in other ways in their home, often living in the home also. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| suitcase |
a box used for carrying clothing and personal things when traveling. |
| sunset |
the moment each day when the sun goes below the western horizon. |