| 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. |
| awake |
to rouse from sleep. |
| cab |
a short form of taxicab. |
| homework |
work that a teacher asks students to do at home. |
| page |
one side of a sheet of printed or written paper. |
| pity |
sympathy or sorrow caused by another's pain, bad luck, or suffering. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| runway |
a smooth, level strip on which airplanes take off and land. |
| rusty |
covered with rust; not working well. |
| save |
to help someone get away from harm or danger. |
| scarf |
a piece of cloth worn around the neck, head, or shoulders. |
| shout |
to call out in a loud voice. |
| slice |
to take from a larger portion by cutting. |
| tag |
a piece of thick paper, thin metal, or plastic that gives information and is attached to something. |
| trust |
to believe that someone is good, honest, or able to be depended on. |