| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| capture |
to take hold or gain control of by force or through planning. |
| connect |
to join together. |
| ditch |
a long narrow opening in the ground used to drain away or supply water. |
| invite |
to ask in a polite way to go somewhere or do something. |
| kiss |
to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love or respect. |
| lock |
a device used to prevent people from taking something or to keep something closed. |
| maze |
a complicated network of paths or passages between high walls or thick hedges which are often designed to confuse those who travel through them. |
| owe |
to have to pay; be in debt to someone. |
| purse |
a bag used for carrying money and other personal things. A purse is often made of leather, cloth, or a similar material. |
| saucer |
a small dish used for holding a cup. |
| shack |
a small, cheaply constructed building, used as a house or for storage. |
| stem |
the main part of a plant that supports the branches, leaves, and other parts. |
| terrify |
to fill with great fear or terror; scare. |
| ton |
a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. |