| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| beg |
to ask a favor of; to plead for. |
| chemical |
a substance used in or made by a chemical process. |
| fin |
a thin, flat body part of a fish and certain other water animals which is used for swimming or balance. |
| freeze |
to make into ice or become solid from cold temperatures. |
| gate |
a part of a fence or wall that swings to open and close. |
| golden |
having a shiny, deep yellow color. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| height |
the distance from the bottom to the top. |
| hint |
a sign or suggestion that is not made in a direct way. |
| rag |
a small piece of cloth that is usually used for cleaning. A rag is often torn from a larger piece of cloth that is no longer in good condition. |
| sniff |
to take in short breaths of air through the nose that can be heard. |
| sting |
to make a tiny hole in the skin that causes pain. |
| syrup |
a thick, sweet liquid. |
| today |
the day that is right now. |