| 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. |
| bald |
having little or no hair on the head. |
| capture |
to take hold or gain control of by force or through planning. |
| carpenter |
a person who builds or repairs houses and other things made of wood. |
| city |
a large and important town where many people live and work. |
| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
| corridor |
a hall or passageway. |
| cure |
something that makes a sick person healthy or well. |
| hoof |
the hard, tough covering on the feet of certain mammals such as horses, pigs, and deer. |
| runner |
a person who is moving along quickly on his or her feet, or a person who races on foot. |
| screen |
a piece of material made of woven wire. A screen covers a window, door, or other opening. |
| spice |
a substance from a plant that has a special taste. Spices are used to add flavor to food and drink. |
| threaten |
to say that you will harm or punish some person or group if something that you demand is not done. |
| voter |
one who helps decide something in an election by expressing his or her choice. |
| worried |
feeling trouble or anxiety about something that might happen. |