Lewis and Clark and Me
Week 7
expedition
a special journey for a specific purpose
They went on an expedition to the South Pole.
explore
to travel to new places to learn about them
One day I wish to go and explore the Himalayas.
Newfoundland
part of Canada
They will spend their summer vacation in Newfoundland.
purpose
the reason for doing something
His purpose for learning English is because he wants to live overseas.
wilderness
wild and natural area where few people live
You should never wander off into the wilderness all alone.
bought
past tense of to buy; paid money for something
My dad bought me some very cool sneakers.
spirit
inner quality of someone
I love my friend because she has a beautiful spirit.
highways
major roads
Taipei City has so many busy highways.
trapper
a person who catches animals in traps
My grandfather used to be a trapper when he was young.
wildflowers
flowers that grow in the wild
Some wildflowers are not safe to touch.
sniff
to take air in through the nose; maybe to smell something
Our dog likes to sniff on people coming to our house.
straighter
more straight
The teacher said they must walk in a straighter line.
scratched
to make a mark with something long, thin and sharp
She scratched my arm with her long nails.
drowning
to die in water
My brother was drowning and the lifeguard saved him.
webbed (feet)
having skin connecting toes on a foot
Ducks have webbed feet so they can swim.
muscular
having strong or well-defined muscles
All the soccer players look very muscular.
bargain
a good deal
We got a good bargain at the mall.
necessary
required; needed
It is necessary for us to study for the exams.
breed
a type of animal
My dog is a mixed breed.
happiest
the most happy
He is the happiest boy right now.
tingled
a feeling of many sharp points pressing into your skin; feel an emotion strongly
My fingers tingled because it was too cold.
digging
moving soil, sand, snow, etc. to make a hole
Their dog likes digging in the yard.
channel
a deep part of a river, harbor where ships can go
The cargo ship is about to enter the channel.
hunting
trying to catch prey for food or sport
She goes hunting with her dad during the holidays.
shallow
not deep
The little boy must swim at the shallow end of the pool.