| 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. |
| city |
a large and important town where many people live and work. |
| cottage |
a small house. |
| fever |
a body temperature higher than normal that is usually caused by illness. |
| fin |
a thin, flat body part of a fish and certain other water animals which is used for swimming or balance. |
| float |
to rest on the surface of a liquid without sinking. |
| fruit |
the part of a plant that has seeds and flesh. Most fruits that people eat are sweet. |
| handkerchief |
a small piece of thin cloth that you use to clean your nose. |
| model |
a small copy of something. |
| shut |
to close by moving something that covers an opening. |
| sin |
an act of not obeying religious law. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. |
| tall |
of more than average height. |
| wisdom |
good judgment and an understanding of that which is true or right. |