Week 5
Arctic
The cold, icy area at the top of the Earth
The Arctic is a very cold place with lots of snow and ice.
frozen river
A river that has turned into solid ice
My mom told us not to play near the frozen river because it is dangerous.
wife
A woman who is married to someone
She is the wife of the president.
mukluks
Special boots made from soft materials like fur
She wore grey mukluks in the snow.
son
A boy or man who is the child of his parents
They have one son and no daughters.
daughter
A girl or woman who is the child of her parents
She read a book to her daughter.
beaver hat
A hat made from the fur of a beaver
The man wore a beaver hat in the Arctic to keep warm.
fur-lined gloves
gloves that have soft, warm fur on the inside
She likes to wear fur-lined gloves in winter to keep her hands warm.
sled
A small vehicle that slides over snow or ice
The children used a sled to slide over the snow.
hooking stick
A stick with a hook at the end
My brother used a hooking stick to catch the fish.
village
A small group of houses and buildings, usually in the countryside
Taipei City is not a village.
patient
Being able to wait your turn or stay calm
She is very patient and does not rush to do anything.
scooped
To pick up or move something with a curved tool, like a spoon or a shovel
Alan and his son scooped the snow off the road.
villagers
People who live in a village
The villagers all lived happily in the village.
headfirst
Going into something with your head leading the way
The boy jumped into the river headfirst.
seal
An animal that has flippers, and it can swim and slide on land.
The seal is a very good swimmer.
walrus
A large sea animal with thick skin, long tusks, and flipper-like legs
We saw a walrus at the zoo.
edge
The line or part where something ends
Be careful not to hurt yourself at the edge of the table.
whale
The largest mammal in the ocean
I have never seen a whale in the ocean.
mighty
Very strong, powerful, or impressive
Mighty mouse is my favorite superhero.
stretched out
To make something longer or wider by pulling it
He stretched out the elastic band with his hand.
feast
A big meal with lots of food
I enjoyed the feast on Christmas day with my family.
cheered
Showing happiness, by shouting or clapping
The minions cheered for their leader..
amazing
used to describe something that causes a positive feeling
My mom said my test score is amazing.