Week 3
brushes
objects made of bristles put into a handle and used for sweeping, scrubbing, or painting
The students got three new brushes for art class.
bushes
plants with lots of branches and leaves
Do not start a fire, or the bushes will burn down.
beaches
places where land meets water, like at the edge of an ocean
We visited many beaches around the island
paints
colors in liquid form that you use to cover things, like paper, walls, or objects
She paints beautiful pictures in her art class.
ladies
a word used to describe women or girls
The ladies love to meet and have a cup of tea together.
dishes
the items you use to hold food
Please do not forget to wash the dishes after supper.
peaches
type of sweet, juicy fruit
We ate peaches for lunch today.
classes
a group of kids who learn together with a teacher
Grade 3 has 4 classes, 301, 302, 303 and 304.
foxes
small woodland animals with pointy ears, a bushy tail, and a snout
The foxes ran through the forest.
bosses
people who are in charge of a group of workers or a company
Some bosses are nice and others are not nice.
pens
tools used for writing or drawing
The students use blue pens to make corrections.
carpet
a soft, thick piece of fabric that covers the floor
The baby likes to crawl on the carpet.
weaving
making things by crossing strips of material over and under each other
Emily spends a lot of time weaving the carpet.
spinner�woman
a woman who spins yarn or thread, using a spinning wheel or other tools
The spinner woman made a warm sweater from yarn.
provide
give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Can you provide me with a good book to read?
goat keeper
a person who takes care of goats
The goat keeper lives on a farm far away.
mumbled
speaking in a quiet or unclear way, so it's hard for others to understand
He mumbled to the lady because he was nervous.
matchmaker
someone who helps people find friends or even people they might like to marry
She used a matchmaker to find a husband.
wander
to walk around without a plan
The old man likes to wander around the park.
precious
something that is very special
Be careful when you hold the precious cat.
hurried
to do something quickly because you are in a rush
My grandma hurried to catch the bus to Taipei.
birdcage
a small space made of metal or wire where pet birds live
The parrot cannot fly inside the birdcage.
playground
a special outdoor area where kids can have fun and play
Adam and Anne love to go to the playground to play.
moral
what is considered right or wrong behavior
If you see someone cheating, that is not moral.