| each |
every one of two or more things. |
| handkerchief |
a small piece of thin cloth that you use to clean your nose. |
| 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. |
| join |
to put, bring, or fasten together. |
| measure |
to find out the exact size of something. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| once |
at one time in the past. |
| precious |
of great worth or value. |
| punishment |
a way of causing someone to suffer or experience something bad for having done something wrong. |
| skull |
the bones of the head and face that protect the brain. |
| squeeze |
to press firmly together. |
| tack |
a short pin with a flat, wide head. |
| tire1 |
to take a person's strength or energy away. |
| win |
to do the best or come first in a game. |
| word |
a sound or group of sounds that has some meaning that other people can understand. Words are a basic unit of language. |