| allergy |
a reaction of your body to some substance that causes the feeling of illness. Common allergies are to animal hair, dust, pollen, and certain foods such as nuts. |
| citizen |
a person who is a member of a country because of being born there or being accepted as a member by law. |
| defend |
to protect from harm; guard. |
| edge |
a line where two sides or surfaces meet. |
| hike |
to take a long walk in a natural place, such as a woods or forest, for fun or exercise. |
| hole |
an open or hollow place in something. |
| ill |
not healthy; sick. |
| numb |
not able to feel; having no feeling. |
| pill |
a small piece of medicine that is taken by mouth. |
| rope |
pieces of string, wire, or similar material twisted together to make a thicker, stronger line. |
| rusty |
covered with rust; not working well. |
| snowstorm |
a storm in which a lot of snow falls. Snowstorms have strong winds. |
| suddenly |
without warning, often causing surprise or fear. |
| sweep |
to clear the floor of dirt or dust. |
| umbrella |
a device that protects you from the rain. It has cloth stretched over a wire frame that is held up by a long handle. |