| abolitionist |
An abolitionist is a person who supported the ending of slavery in the United States before and during the Civil War. Abolitionists fought hard in various ways to help the slaves become free and to make slavery against the law. The end of slavery finally came in 1865 near the end of the Civil War. |
| action |
fighting that occurs during a war. [1/6 definitions] |
| alert |
a warning of possible danger or the time during which such a warning lasts. [1/3 definitions] |
| altar girl |
a girl who is trained to help the priest during church worship services. |
| annual |
An "annual" is a plant that grows during one year only. If you want an annual to grow over many years, you have to plant it again each year. [1/3 definitions] |
| armor |
a suit made of leather, metal, or other strong material, worn to protect the body during battle. [1/4 definitions] |
| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. [1/2 definitions] |
| at1 |
on or upon the occurrence of; during the time of. [1/5 definitions] |
| axis |
(capitalized) the name for the union of Germany, Italy, Japan, and other countries during the Second World War. [1/2 definitions] |
| baggage |
suitcases, bags, or trunks used to carry things during travel; luggage. |
| baking powder |
a powder that is used to raise dough or batter during baking. |
| baking soda |
a white powder used to raise dough or batter during baking. It is also used to settle an upset stomach. |
| baste2 |
to keep moist with a liquid during cooking. |
| battle |
a fight between two armed persons or forces during a war. [1/4 definitions] |
| between |
during a set time period. [1/5 definitions] |
| bib |
a piece of cloth tied under the chin. A bib is worn by babies to protect the clothing during a meal. [1/2 definitions] |
| blockade |
the shutting off of traffic into and out of a place. Military forces do this to seaports or cities during wars. [1/2 definitions] |
| bobolink |
a black, yellow, and white North American songbird that is named for its cry. Bobolinks move from one region to another during certain times of the year. |
| breath |
the air that flows into and out of the lungs during breathing. [1/3 definitions] |
| budget |
a plan for how much money will be spent and earned during a certain period. [1/3 definitions] |
| bumpy |
If your ride in a car is bumpy, it means that things on the road are making the car move suddenly up and down, again and again. A bumpy ride can make you feel sick or just not comfortable. A flight on an airplane can be bumpy too. During a bumpy flight, the airplane moves up and down suddenly many times. [1/2 definitions] |