birthday |
the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated each year on that date. |
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. |
magnet |
an object that has the power to pull certain metals toward itself. |
mainly |
for the most part; mostly. |
pole |
a long, round post or stick made of metal, wood, or some other material. |
prisoner |
a person who is held under close guard, as in a jail, while on trial or after being sentenced for a crime. |
reach |
to extend or stretch as far as. |
screen |
a piece of material made of woven wire. A screen covers a window, door, or other opening. |
shake |
to move back and forth or up and down with small and quick motions. |
spin |
to turn fast. |
spoil |
to damage something so that you cannot use or enjoy it. |
steer |
to make something move in a certain direction. |
textbook |
a book used for teaching a particular subject. |
topic |
a subject of discussion, conversation, or writing. |
wonderful |
causing a feeling of wonder; excellent. |