| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| bar |
a long piece of solid material used to support something, hold something together, or keep something outside or inside. |
| chill |
a mild but uncomfortable coldness. |
| cream |
the part of whole milk that contains fat. Butter is made from cream. |
| den |
the resting place of wolves, lions, and other large wild animals. |
| explorer |
a person who travels through an area that is unknown to find out what is there. |
| game |
something done for fun or amusement; play. |
| guard |
to protect or pay close attention to something in order to keep it safe. |
| hope |
a feeling or chance that something that you want to happen will happen. |
| horn |
a hard, hollow growth on the head of certain mammals. Goats and sheep are some animals that have horns. |
| hot |
holding or giving off great heat. |
| microphone |
a device that changes sound waves into electronic signals. Microphones are used to make sounds louder or to broadcast or record them. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| shout |
to call out in a loud voice. |
| tap1 |
to hit with little force. |