Reading Lamp-Book 3 (E)

fork

a tool with a handle and three or four long pointed parts used for lifting and eating food

He ate his dinner with a knife and fork.

hamburger

cooked beef, usually served in a bun

Can we eat hamburgers for dinner, please?

hate

to feel a severe, deep sense of dislike or anger towards someone or something

I hate hamburgers. They are yucky.

salad

a mix of raw vegetables, usually cucumber, lettuce and tomato, served with a dressing

You should eat salad every day.

surprised

shocked in either a good or bad way

She was surprised at the news.

tell

to say to someone

Can you tell me your name?

cool

a temperature that is low, but not cold, usually in a pleasing way

The weather is very cool today.

different

not the same; other

Girls and boys are different.

flood

a flowing of water that covers an area that normally remains dry

The flood washed many houses away.

month

one of the twelve periods of time that a year is divided into, for example January or February

Which month were you born in?

season

one of the main divisions of the year

What is your favorite season?

usually

normally

What do you usually do after dinner?

beach

the part of an ocean or sea's shore that is sandy and filled with small rocks

The beach is a good place to go during summer.

ocean

a large body of salt water that covers most of the surface of the earth

I can swim in the ocean.

pool

a large container or hole that is filled with water and used for people to swim in

On hot days, I like to sit in the pool.

surf

to use a board to stay on top of waves in the ocean

She learned to surf last year.

today

of a day that is now

We will go shopping later today.

vacation

time off of work used for relaxation or travel

What will you do during the summer vacation?

body

the entire physical structure of a living being

A spider has a round body and long legs.

should

used to express what is the right or correct thing to do

You should study harder.

sunburn

a problem when a person gets too much sun and his/her skin turns red and the skin hurts when touched

I got a sunburn from swimming in the pool too long yesterday.

sunscreen

a cream or lotion that can be put on one's skin to protect from sunburns

Put on some sunscreen before you go to the beach.

too much

more than the amount that is good or needed

Don’t eat too much! You can get sick.

while

during the time that

He watches television while he eats.

cry

to have water come out of one's eyes, usually when one is very sad

I always cry during sad movies.

finger

one of the long, thin parts at the end of a hand

I hurt my finger when the baseball hit my hand.

glad

experiencing pleasure, happiness, and delight

We’re glad you stayed with us.

gold

a soft yellow metallic element that is highly valuable

The princess had on a gold crown.

ring

a circular, usually metal band worn around the finger as jewelry

My mother wears a diamond ring on her finger.

soap

a special substance used with water for washing people or things

The doctor washed her hands with soap.

bandage

a cloth or wrapping used to cover a wound

I hurt myself. I need a bandage.

careful

thinking about what you are doing in order to avoid a mistake

One should always be careful when driving a car.

cotton

the cloth made from the soft, white hairs attached to the seeds of a tall plant of the same name

I prefer to wear cotton rather than wool.

knife

an tool made of a sharp piece of metal attached to a handle

After eating, I put down my knife and fork.

tape

a narrow strip with a special sticky glue on one side used to stick things together

They wrapped the gifts with paper and tape.

wife

the woman a man is married to

My brother’s new wife is a very nice woman.

bike

a bicycle; something with two wheels that people can ride by pushing part of it with their feet

Let's ride our bikes to the park today.

break

to damage something so that it no longer functions

She broke my computer, so I had to buy a new one.

chew

to perform the act of biting with one's teeth

Dogs like to chew on things.

gum

small pieces of candy that are sweet and soft and do not break when chewed

Oh no! There is gum stuck to my shoe.

ride

to use and/or travel on a bike

Did you ride your bike to school today?

without

in the absence of something

She can’t go across the street without her mother.

around

to be on all sides of something; circling around something

She put a ribbon around the box.

earmuffs

something to use in winter; an item worn over one's ears to keep them warm

He put on mittens, a scarf, and earmuffs.

fur

the soft thick hairy coat of animals such as dogs or a cats

Bears have thick fur.

hoop

a round or circular object

The mad had his dog jump through a hoop.

still

continuing to be; used to emphasize that something has not changed

He still lives in the same place.

wire

a thin string of metal

Mother used a wire to hang the picture up on the wall.

airport

a place where airplanes arrive and leave

I'll be at the airport in one hour.

hear

to become aware of sounds being made through the ears

Can you hear the birds singing?

noise

a sound, particularly one that is loud, bad, or surprising

What was that noise? Did you hear it?

pack

to place items in a container in order to carry them somewhere

Did you pack your clothes for the trip?

scratch

the sound of something sharp or rough moving on a hard surface

The knife scratched across the table.

suitcase

container for belongings during travel

I have to pack my suitcase for my trip.

bark

(of a dog) to make a short and loud noise

The dog started to bark.

call

to telephone someone

I’ll call again later.

die

to stop living

My dog died last month.

happen

to take place, often unexpectedly or by chance

Your shirt is very dirty. What happened?

smoke

a cloud of gases produced by fire

The car was old, and a lot of smoke came out of it.

wake up

to stop sleeping

What time did she wake up today?

before

in an earlier time or situation

I called you before, but you weren't home.

bread

a food made from a mix of flour and water that is baked

I like to eat bread for breakfast.

hungry

needing or wanting to eat

I’m hungry. Let’s eat some pizza!

kind

caring about and wanting to help others

The kind lady told me how to find the store.

mouse

a small animal that has fur and a long tail

The cat is chasing the mouse.

parrot

a bird, with brightly colored feathers, a curved bill, and the ability to copy sounds, such as human speech

There is a parrot in the bird cage.

healthy

having good effects on the body's physical condition

Milk is healthy food.

part

one of the pieces, sections or features that form something bigger

A car is made of many different parts.

soil

the surface material of the earth in which plants put roots

We should plant the seeds in the soil soon.

soup

a dish made mostly of liquid that also contains meat or vegetables, usually served hot

I eat chicken soup when I am sick.

thin

having a small distance between opposite edges of something

That thin book only has 20 pages.

vitamin

a substance that is healthy for your body and can be found in foods or taken as a medicine

Fruits and vegetables contain many good vitamins.

dance

to move one's body in a way that matches the music that is playing

It is fun to dance to music.

favorite

most preferred or liked

My favorite color is yellow.

owner

a person who owns or has something

Sally is the owner of this restaurant.

song

a piece of music with words for singing

I like the band’s new song.

turn on

to switch on; to send power to or through a machine

Please turn on the fan. I’m hot!

video

a recording of something, such as a show or a movie, that can be viewed on a computer or television

This video is very long and boring.

egg

an oval object usually covered with shell, laid by a bird, reptile etc.

I like to eat fried eggs for breakfast.

flour

a powder that is produced from grain and is used for making food

Did you buy flour at the store?

later

after a time

We will go to the library later.

mess

an unorganized or unclean arrangement

The children were told to clean up their mess before dinner.

mix

to make something new by combining separate things together

Oil and water do not mix easily.

sugar

a sweet white or brown substance taken from plants and used for making food or drinks taste sweeter

It's not healthy to eat a lot of sugar.

across

from one side to the other; on the other side of

He ran across the room to hug his mom.

meter

the basic unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters or about 39.37 US inches

My sister is a meter taller than me.

piece

a small amount of something that comes from a bigger thing

She ate three pieces of pizza.

sauce

a thick liquid that gives food a particular taste

He put lots of sauce on his spaghetti.

tomato

a round, soft, red fruit that is treated like a vegetable and can be eaten either raw or cooked

I put a tomato in my salad.

use

to employ something for a purpose

I am going to use my brother's computer.

baseball

a game played outdoors on a large field where two teams try to score runs by using a bat to hit a small ball, or the ball used in the game itself

My brother's favorite sport is baseball.

enjoy

to have pleasure because of something you are doing

I enjoy fishing on my day off.

hand

the body part that lies at the end of the arm, includes the fingers and thumb

He put both of his hands on the table.

roll

to travel across a surface by turning over and over

Tom rolled down the hill.

shoe

something worn over socks to cover the feet

I only have two pairs of shoes.

take off

to remove clothing from one's or another's body

take off your hat in the house.

bottom

the lowest level, part or point of an object

I found the key at the bottom of my purse.

ear

a body part on either side of the head that hears

Listening to loud music can hurt your ears.

next to

beside

Is the seat next to you empty?

sure

happening without fail; being a certainty

Be sure to finish your homework.

top

the highest section, place, level or point of something

The mountain has snow on top of it.

triangle

a closed shape with three straight sides

The three new buildings make a triangle.

act

to behave in a certain way

Stop acting like a baby and act your age.

beautiful

extremely attractive to look at

This flower is beautiful because it is so colorful.

clap

to strike the hands together in order to show appreciation or praise

After the show was over, everyone clapped.

hooray

a word that you shout to show that you are excited and happy about something

My team won the match. hooray!

play

a story that is written and intended to be performed by actors on a stage

More people watch movies than plays.

princess

the daughter of a king and queen

The princess lives in the castle.

band

a group of people who play music together

I bought a ticket for my favorite band's concert.

may

used to say that something is possible

It may snow tomorrow.

music

the written or printed set of symbols that represent sounds of music

The music on this page is hard to read.

must

used about something that is requested, told, or required

You must take care of your body.

practice

to perform an action repeatedly in order to improve a skill

practice a lot, and you will get better.

study

to give time and attention to learning something

Do you study English at home everyday?

boring

making one or others tired and not interested

That movie is really boring.

brush

an object used for painting or cleaning, or for fixing one's hair

I clean my brush after I paint.

inside

in or into the inner area or part of an object or place

I put the food inside the refrigerator.

nothing

not anything

There is nothing in this empty room.

paint

to make a picture or piece of art with paint

She will paint a picture of a mountain.

watch

to direct or turn the eyes towards a particular direction

Let’s watch television.