| 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. |
| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. |
| cottage |
a small house. |
| every |
each member or part of a group. |
| explorer |
a person who travels through an area that is unknown to find out what is there. |
| flat1 |
having a surface that does not slant up or down. If a roof is flat, it is not higher at one end than the other; level. |
| lake |
a large body of fresh or salt water that has land all around it. |
| mild |
not harsh; gentle. |
| pencil |
a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing. Pencils are made of a narrow stick of wood with a dark gray or colored center. |
| piano |
a musical instrument with a keyboard and many wire strings. A piano is played by pressing keys that cause small hammers to strike the strings. |
| ready |
prepared. |
| shake |
to move back and forth or up and down with small and quick motions. |
| solar |
having to do with or coming from the sun. |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. |
| strong |
having power; difficult to break or damage. |