| 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. |
| explorer |
a person who travels through an area that is unknown to find out what is there. |
| few |
only a small number of. |
| mostly |
almost completely; mainly. |
| plank |
a length of wood thicker than a board. |
| river |
a large natural stream of water that flows toward a lake, ocean, or other larger body of water. |
| 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. |
| scarf |
a piece of cloth worn around the neck, head, or shoulders. |
| snoop |
to look into others' affairs or possessions in a secret way. |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| swap |
to exchange or trade. |
| thump |
a heavy, dull sound of one thing hitting another. |
| tongue |
the organ in the mouth used for tasting and swallowing and also in human speech. |
| vegetable |
a plant or part of a plant that is used for food, such as potato, broccoli, or onion. |