surgery
dangerous; skilled physicians perform it; get anesthesia before it; can help us get well
vacation
fun; don't go to work; lasts a week or two; people go on trips during one
bed
It's furniture. You sleep on it. It has a mattress, sheets, covers, and pillows.
checking account
place to keep money; get one at bank; is numbered; protected
fan
cools us off; can be electric; can hang from ceiling; has blades
car
a vehicle; you drive it; has four wheels, doors, and an engine; can be expensive
backpack
a bag; wear it on your back; put books and other belongings in it
mountain
majestic; high; snow-capped; can be climbed
drain
part of a sink; lets water leave sink; is metal; gets clogged; it's hard to see down it
sandbox
you play in it; can use buckets, shovels, and other toys in it; can build things out of it
swimming pool
big; has a deep and shallow end; filled with water; has a drain
house
It's a building. You live in it. It has walls, rooms, and a roof.
candle
gives light; has wick; made from wax; can be scented
placemat
protects table; dishes are set on it; can be made of cloth; restaurants have paper ones
deodorant
sold in drugstores; stops perspiration; smells good; goes under arms
ball
round; throw it or catch it; comes in different sizes; used in sports or for fun
friend
loyal; likes us; helps us with problems; fun to be with
orchard
many trees in it; fruit is grown there; bees like it
razor
a toiletry; used to shave with; has a handle and blade(s); used with shaving cream
train
transportation; goes on a track; long and has many cars connected with each other; can ride in it.
lamp
lights up the room; has a cord, a bulb, and a shade; you turn it on and off
wedding
ceremony; has a bride and groom; guests eat cake; celebration
book
You read it. It has a cover, title, and pages. It is rectangular and it's made from paper and cardboard.
door
you open and close it; part of an entryway or exit; has a knob/handle; made from wood, metal, or glass
highway
long; made of asphalt; two or four lanes; cars travel on it
schedule
follows a pattern; planned; lists days and times; helps keep track
funeral
ceremony; sad time; friends and relatives attend; expensive
phone
You call people. It's small and fits in your pocket. You talk to people, play games, and send text messages.
dog
It's an animal/pet. It barks, sits, eats, and poops. It is furry. It has four legs and a tail. You pet it and take it for walks.
parade
fun; marching bands; floats; loud
tree
It's a plant. It grows. It loses leaves in the fall. It has a trunk, branches, and leaves. You can sit under it. You can cut it down.