| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| bounce |
to spring back or up after hitting against a surface. |
| dollar |
the main unit of money in the United States and many other countries. One U.S. dollar is equal to 100 cents. |
| grand |
splendid in size or appearance. |
| hurt |
to cause pain or harm to. |
| keep |
to hold or continue to hold. |
| love |
a strong feeling of liking and caring about another person that usually causes a deep desire to be physically close to that person. |
| panic |
a sudden strong fear or anger that causes people to act without thinking. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| rim |
the edge or border of something round or circular. |
| splinter |
a small, sharp piece of material that is broken off from a larger piece. |
| strange |
not usual; odd. |
| tall |
of more than average height. |
| teach |
to show (someone) how to do something or to help (someone) learn something. |
| thunder |
the loud noise you sometimes hear during a violent rain storm. |