| area |
a place or region. |
| beat |
to hit again and again. |
| flood |
a sudden, strong flow of water onto land that should not be under water. |
| gentleman |
a polite man. |
| glad |
happy that a good thing has happened or will happen. |
| 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. |
| listen |
to try to hear. |
| material |
anything used for building or making new things. Wood, metal, paint, and paper are examples of materials. |
| national |
of or having to do with the whole country, not just one part of it. |
| nod |
to move the head up and down in order to greet or agree with someone. |
| picture |
a painting, drawing, or photograph. |
| poison |
a substance that can kill or seriously harm living beings if it is swallowed, breathed, or taken in. |
| precious |
of great worth or value. |
| sudden |
happening without notice or warning; not expected. |
| yell |
to speak in a very loud voice because you are hurt, afraid, angry, or excited. |