| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
| count |
to give each thing in a group a number to learn how many there are. |
| elevator |
a device that carries people or things from one floor to another in a building. An elevator is like a small room or platform that moves up and down. |
| gown |
a dress worn on special occasions. |
| impossible |
not able to happen or to be done. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| librarian |
a person who has special training to work in a library. |
| mill |
a machine that crushes whole or solid substances. |
| place |
a certain area of space used or intended for some purpose. |
| scarce |
not being enough; not easy to get. |
| steep |
having a sharp slope. |
| sting |
to make a tiny hole in the skin that causes pain. |
| trust |
to believe that someone is good, honest, or able to be depended on. |
| vegetable |
a plant or part of a plant that is used for food, such as potato, broccoli, or onion. |
| wash |
to make something clean by using water or soap. |