| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| clue |
something that helps to solve a problem or mystery. |
| code |
a set of rules or laws. |
| color |
a quality of light as our eyes see it. Red, blue, and yellow are some colors. |
| due |
required or expected to arrive. |
| habit |
a regular action or activity. |
| machine |
a piece of equipment with a system of parts that work together to do or make something. |
| night |
the period between the time when the sun sets in the evening and when it rises in the morning. |
| nurse |
a person whose job is to care for sick and injured people. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| relief |
the feeling of not having the pain or worry that you had before. |
| scene |
the place where any event takes place. |
| sheet |
a large piece of cloth used to cover a bed. |
| storm |
a violent event in weather. In a storm, there may be a lot of rain, snow, or wind. |
| tune |
the notes that make up a piece of music. |