| bait |
food used to attract and catch fish or animals. |
| basic |
necessary as a base. Things that are basic need to be learned first or done first. |
| both |
one and the other of two things or people. |
| crisp |
firm but breaking easily into pieces. |
| desk |
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, using a computer, or reading. Desks usually have drawers where you keep paper, pens, and other supplies. |
| dumb |
(informal) not smart; stupid. |
| explore |
to travel in order to discover or search for something. |
| life |
the thing that is in humans, animals, and plants that allows them to grow and to produce more creatures like themselves. Things like rocks do not have life. |
| miss1 |
to fail to hit, catch, reach, cross, or touch. |
| never |
not at any time; not at all. |
| palace |
the official home of a king or queen or other person of high rank, or a fancy home where a king or queen might live. |
| panic |
a sudden strong fear or anger that causes people to act without thinking. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| squad |
a small number of persons trained to work together. |
| wish |
to desire; want. |