| birthday |
the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated each year on that date. |
| boss |
a person who gives work to other people and tells them what to do; manager. |
| brain |
the organ in the body that controls thought, movement, and feeling. The brain is inside the skull. |
| chum |
(informal) a close friend; pal. |
| city |
a large and important town where many people live and work. |
| contest |
a sport or game that people try to win to get a prize; competition. |
| dodge |
to avoid something by moving quickly aside or changing direction. |
| flash |
a sudden, bright light that shines and then disappears. |
| helmet |
a hard covering worn to protect the head. |
| independence |
freedom from outside control. |
| mission |
a special job given to a person or group of people. |
| poke |
to push with a thin or sharp object. |
| rattle |
to make a series of hard, short, knocking sounds. |
| team |
a group formed to play or work together. |
| troop |
(plural) soldiers. |