| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
| joke |
a short story with a funny ending that is told to make people laugh. |
| lean1 |
to bend in a certain direction. |
| meaning |
the message that is understood or intended when someone uses a word. |
| nap1 |
to sleep for a short time during daylight hours. |
| nest |
a structure of sticks and other material that birds make to hold their eggs. |
| paste |
a mixture used to stick paper or other light materials together. |
| pool |
any small still area of liquid that has collected on something. |
| railroad |
a road of two connected steel bars along which trains move, or a system of transportation that uses these roads. |
| rise |
to move up in direction. |
| root |
the part of a plant that grows under the ground. Roots take in water and food, and they hold the plant in the soil. |
| speak |
to say words in a usual voice; talk. |
| surprise |
to suddenly do something (to someone) that is not at all expected. |
| tale |
a story. |