| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. |
| bounce |
to spring back or up after hitting against a surface. |
| clay |
a kind of wet earth that becomes hard when you heat it. You use clay to make bricks, pots, and other things. |
| freeze |
to make into ice or become solid from cold temperatures. |
| gifted |
having a special talent or ability. |
| lock |
a device used to prevent people from taking something or to keep something closed. |
| magnet |
an object that has the power to pull certain metals toward itself. |
| midnight |
twelve o'clock at night. |
| pin |
a thin piece of metal with a sharp point and flat or round head. Pins are used to fasten or attach pieces of cloth or similar material. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| smoke |
the black, white, or gray gases that you see in the air when something burns. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| sturdy |
strong or solid; hard to break. |
| tiptoe |
the end or tip of the toe. |
| web |
a thin, open structure made of threads that connect to each other at points. |