| arrest |
to slow down; block; stop. |
| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| card |
a small, thick piece of paper used for sending a message to another person. |
| check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
| colorful |
having many colors; bright in color. |
| cute |
attractive or pleasing. |
| glow |
a steady light, especially the light given off by something very hot. |
| magnify |
to cause to appear larger. |
| pile |
a number of things on top of each other, or a mass of material that forms a small hill. |
| pinch |
an amount that can be picked up between the thumb and a finger. |
| rag |
a small piece of cloth that is usually used for cleaning. A rag is often torn from a larger piece of cloth that is no longer in good condition. |
| sturdy |
strong or solid; hard to break. |
| sudden |
happening without notice or warning; not expected. |
| sum |
the number or amount that comes from adding two or more numbers. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |