| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| base |
the part that supports something or that something stands on. |
| buddy |
(informal) friend. |
| dollar |
the main unit of money in the United States and many other countries. One U.S. dollar is equal to 100 cents. |
| draw |
to make a picture with a pen, pencil, or other writing tool. |
| eager |
wanting very much. |
| fence |
a structure used to mark off an area or to keep animals or people in or out. |
| housework |
the work of taking care of a household, especially cleaning inside the house. |
| inner |
located inside. |
| rainbow |
a curved arc of light of many colors across the sky. Rainbows are caused by the sun's shining through drops of water during or after a rain. |
| river |
a large natural stream of water that flows toward a lake, ocean, or other larger body of water. |
| spare |
available for use at a later time. |
| stray |
to wander away from a group or place. |
| tale |
a story. |
| yell |
to speak in a very loud voice because you are hurt, afraid, angry, or excited. |