var lexiconE=new Array;
lexiconE["a"]=new Array("1","art.","one, any","I have a new kitten.");
lexiconE["able"]=new Array("1","adj.","having the power to do something","The baby is not yet able to walk.");
lexiconE["about"]=new Array("1","adv.","almost","The long day was about over.","2","adv.","around","I looked about and saw flowers everywhere.","3","adv.","somewhere around","It’s about time to go to school.","4","prep.","tells of","The story is about a visit to a farm.");
lexiconE["above"]=new Array("1","prep.","higher than, overhead","The balloon rose quickly above the trees.","2","prep.","more than","The price of the camera is above ten dollars.","3","prep.","over and beyond","You have accomplished much above what you were asked to do.");
lexiconE["absent"]=new Array("1","adj.","not here","She is absent from school because she is sick.");
lexiconE["accident"]=new Array("1","n.","an unplanned happening","The accident damaged both cars.");
lexiconE["account"]=new Array("1","n.","money in a bank","I have fifty dollars in my savings account.");
lexiconE["acid"]=new Array("1","n.","a chemical term","An orange contains citric acid.");
lexiconE["acorn"]=new Array("1","n.","an oak tree nut","The squirrel was eating an acorn.");
lexiconE["across"]=new Array("1","prep.","from one side to the other","We quickly walked across the street.");
lexiconE["act"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a play","The last act of the play was the most exciting.","2","v.","to behave in a certain way","The child began to act very sleepy.","3","v.","to perform","Did you ever act in a play?","4","n.","what you do","Sharing is an act of kindness.");
lexiconE["add"]=new Array("1","v.","to find the sum","Can you add five and five?");
lexiconE["address"]=new Array("1","n.","a speech","The mayor’s address to the council took twenty minutes.","2","n.","a street name and number","My cousin’s address is 24 Maple Street.");
lexiconE["admire"]=new Array("1","v.","to think well of","I admire a person who works hard.");
lexiconE["admit"]=new Array("1","v.","to accept as true","She will admit that she was wrong.");
lexiconE["adore"]=new Array("1","v.","to love very much","I adore my parents.");
lexiconE["adult"]=new Array("1","n.","a grown-up","An adult and two children were in the car.");
lexiconE["adventure"]=new Array("1","n.","an exciting happening","The camping trip was an adventure for the family.");
lexiconE["advice"]=new Array("1","n.","helpful information","I need some advice about how to plant a garden.");
lexiconE["afford"]=new Array("1","v.","to be able to pay for","He saved his money until he could afford a car.");
lexiconE["afraid"]=new Array("1","adj.","scared","The rabbit was afraid of the dog.");
lexiconE["after"]=new Array("1","prep.","later","We will play outside after lunch.","2","prep.","looking for","The police went after the robber.");
lexiconE["again"]=new Array("1","adv.","once more","Please play that song again.");
lexiconE["against"]=new Array("1","prep.","next to","I leaned my bike against the wall.");
lexiconE["age"]=new Array("1","n.","the number of years lived","Jordan’s age is ten.","2","n.","time of life","Old age makes some people wiser.","3","v.","to grow old","Some people seem to age quicker than others.");
lexiconE["ages"]=new Array("1","n","a long time","They waited for ages before giving up and going home.");
lexiconE["agree"]=new Array("1","v.","to think the same way","My brother and I agree about most things.");
lexiconE["ahead"]=new Array("1","prep.","in front of","Jan was running just ahead of Jill.");
lexiconE["ahoy"]=new Array("1","interj.","a sailor’s call to get attention","The sailor shouted “ahoy” to the other ship.");
lexiconE["aid"]=new Array("1","n.","help","The sick animal needed immediate aid.");
lexiconE["aim"]=new Array("1","v.","to direct toward","I will aim my speech at classmates who will vote for me.","2","v.","to point a weapon","Aim carefully at the target.");
lexiconE["air"]=new Array("1","n.","what you breathe","Many living things get oxygen from the air.");
lexiconE["alarm"]=new Array("1","n.","a warning signal","I set my clock alarm to wake up early.");
lexiconE["album"]=new Array("1","n","a book for pictures","Ben has an album of his vacation photos.");
lexiconE["alike"]=new Array("1","adv.","the same","Twins sometimes dress alike.");
lexiconE["alive"]=new Array("1","adj.","lively","The family’s house was alive with music and laughter.","2","adj","living","Most plants can’t stay alive without water.");
lexiconE["all"]=new Array("1","pron.","everyone","All of our neighbors are friendly.","2","pron","everything","All the goods stored in the shed were destroyed by the fire.","3","pron.","the whole of something","All of the bread has been eaten.");
lexiconE["alley"]=new Array("1","n.","a bowling lane","My bowling ball rolled down the alley toward the pins.");
lexiconE["alligator"]=new Array("1","n.","a large water animal","An alligator is a strong swimmer with lots of sharp teeth.");
lexiconE["allow"]=new Array("1","v.","to permit","Dad says he will allow us to go to the game.");
lexiconE["almost"]=new Array("1","adv.","nearly","I have almost finished my homework.");
lexiconE["alone"]=new Array("1","adv.","by yourself","I studied for the test alone in my room.");
lexiconE["along"]=new Array("1","adv","together with another","Come along with me to the pool.");
lexiconE["aloud"]=new Array("1","adv.","can be heard","Sarah read her report aloud to the rest of the class.");
lexiconE["alphabet"]=new Array("1","n.","a set of letters used to form words","The English alphabet begins with A and ends with Z.");
lexiconE["always"]=new Array("1","adv.","at all times","Always look both ways before crossing a street.");
lexiconE["amaze"]=new Array("1","v.","to surprise","The magician will amaze the children with his tricks.");
lexiconE["America"]=new Array("1","n.","the United States","America is located in the Western Hemisphere.");
lexiconE["amount"]=new Array("1","n.","add up to","The amount of the bill is ten dollars.","2","n.","how much","What amount of money is left after we pay all the bills?");
lexiconE["an"]=new Array("1","art","one","The farmer gave each of us an apple.");
lexiconE["and"]=new Array("1","conj.","also","We ate and played games at the picnic.");
lexiconE["angelfood"]=new Array("1","n.","a light, white cake","Angelfood tastes really good with strawberries.");
lexiconE["anger"]=new Array("1","n.","being mad","I had a feeling of anger when you pushed me.","2","v.","to make mad","Don’t anger your parents by coming home late.");
lexiconE["angry"]=new Array("1","n.","mad","The loud music made all the neighbors angry.");
lexiconE["animal"]=new Array("1","n.","a beast","A rabbit is a small animal, and an elephant is a large animal.");
lexiconE["ankle"]=new Array("1","n.","part between the foot and the leg","She hurt her right ankle jumping rope.");
lexiconE["answer"]=new Array("1","v.","reply","Please answer the question.");
lexiconE["ant"]=new Array("1","n.","a small insect","The black ant climbed out of the grass and onto my hand.");
lexiconE["any"]=new Array("1","adj.","no special one","Sit in any chair in the front row.","2","adj.","some","Did you eat any lunch?");
lexiconE["ape"]=new Array("1","n.","animal with no tail able to stand and walk upright","A gorilla is one type of ape.");
lexiconE["appear"]=new Array("1","v.","to come into sight","At dawn the sun will appear on the horizon.");
lexiconE["apple"]=new Array("1","n.","a juicy fruit with a thin, smooth skin","I eat a large apple every day for lunch.");
lexiconE["April"]=new Array("1","n.","the fourth month of the year","April comes after March and before May.");
lexiconE["apron"]=new Array("1","n.","a garment worn over clothes to protect them","The cook was wearing a white apron.");
lexiconE["aquarium"]=new Array("1","n.","a container or building for housing water animals","Our class saw a shark and a dolphin at the aquarium.");
lexiconE["area"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a country","The American Southwest is an area with many deserts.");
lexiconE["arithmetic"]=new Array("1","n.","the study of numbers","Adding and subtracting are types of arithmetic.");
lexiconE["arm"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a chair","If you sit on the arm of the chair, you’ll break it.","2","n.","a part of the body","Ted broke his left arm skateboarding.");
lexiconE["army"]=new Array("1","n.","a large group of soldiers","The army protected the town from attack.");
lexiconE["around"]=new Array("1","adj.","near","I will meet you at the library around noon.","2","adv.","nearby","Please stay around the campsite so you don’t get lost.");
lexiconE["arrange"]=new Array("1","v.","to put in order","Pam will arrange the bunch of flowers in a vase.");
lexiconE["arrive"]=new Array("1","v.","to get to a destination","The plane is supposed to arrive at 5:00 PM.");
lexiconE["arrow"]=new Array("1","n.","a direction pointer","The arrow on the sign points to the left.","2","n.","a weapon shot from a bow","He found his missing arrow behind the target.");
lexiconE["art"]=new Array("1","n.","beautiful things created by humans","There is art you can see and art you can hear.","2","adj.","drawing","Clara took art lessons, and now she draws very well.");
lexiconE["as"]=new Array("1","conj.","when","They came into the store just as it was closing.","2","conj.","while","They came into the store as we were shopping.");
lexiconE["ask"]=new Array("1","v.","to question","I will ask for directions to the grocery store.");
lexiconE["asthma"]=new Array("1","n.","a disease that affects breathing","I have asthma, a disease that makes it hard for me to breathe.");
lexiconE["astronaut"]=new Array("1","n.","a person trained to travel in space","The astronaut has been on the space station for a month.");
lexiconE["at"]=new Array("1","prep.","in or on","He waited at the top of the hill so the others could catch up.");
lexiconE["atlas"]=new Array("1","n.","a book of maps","Use the atlas to find out how far away the town is.");
lexiconE["attend"]=new Array("1","v.","to be present","We plan to attend the party next week.","2","v.","to pay attention","Please attend to the teacher when she is speaking.");
lexiconE["August"]=new Array("1","n.","the eighth month of the year","School will begin the last week of August.");
lexiconE["aunt"]=new Array("1","n.","your parent’s sister","Aunt Jean is my mother’s older sister.","2","n.","your uncle’s wife","Aunt Pat is my uncle Jeff’s wife.");
lexiconE["author"]=new Array("1","n.","a book writer","The author of my favorite book autographed it for me.","2","n.","creator","A respected scientist is the author of the invention.");
lexiconE["auto"]=new Array("1","n.","a car","All four tires of the auto are flat.");
lexiconE["autumn"]=new Array("1","n.","fall","Autumn is the season that comes before winter.");
lexiconE["avalanche"]=new Array("1","n.","a quick-moving mass or snow, rocks, or earth","An avalanche of snow covered the town.");
lexiconE["avenue"]=new Array("1","n.","a street","The avenue was closed to cars for the street fair.");
lexiconE["awake"]=new Array("1","v.","not asleep","A barking dog keep them awake all night.","2","v.","to stop sleeping","I awake early every morning.");
lexiconE["award"]=new Array("1","n.","a prize","Ron won the award for best speller.");
lexiconE["away"]=new Array("1","adj.","far off","My cousin lives in a town 200 miles away.","2","adj.","not at home","My best friend has been away at camp for two weeks.");
lexiconE["awful"]=new Array("1","adj.","terrible, very bad","There was an awful storm last night.");
lexiconE["awhile"]=new Array("1","adv.","for a time","They rested awhile after playing soccer.");
lexiconE["baa"]=new Array("1","v.","the sound a sheep makes","The mother sheep heard the “baa” of her little lamb.");
lexiconE["baby"]=new Array("1","n.","very young child","The baby is fast asleep in her crib.");
lexiconE["back"]=new Array("1","adv.","in the past","The house was torn down a few years back.","2","n.","part of the body","Dad hurt his back when he lifted the heavy box.","3","n.","the hind part of anything","I knocked on the back of the house.");
lexiconE["backward"]=new Array("1","adv.","the back being in the front","His shirt was on backward.");
lexiconE["bacon"]=new Array("1","n.","smoked pork","Bacon smells good while it is being cooked.");
lexiconE["bad"]=new Array("1","adj.","naughty","The child knew she was being bad when she ran away.","2","n.","wicked","Stealing is bad.");
lexiconE["badminton"]=new Array("1","n.","a game somewhat like tennis","We put up the net in the back yard and played badminton.");
lexiconE["bag"]=new Array("1","n.","a purse","She put her cell phone in her shoulder bag.","2","n.","a sack","The brown paper bag was full of groceries.","3","v.","to droop","Those old pants bag in the back.");
lexiconE["bagel"]=new Array("1","n.","a small round bread with a hole in the center","Mary sliced the bagel and spread cream cheese on it.");
lexiconE["bait"]=new Array("1","n.","food used to catch fish","We use worms for bait when we go fishing.");
lexiconE["bake"]=new Array("1","v.","to cook in an oven","Bake the muffins for twenty minutes in a 350º oven.");
lexiconE["balance"]=new Array("1","n.","an instrument used to weigh things","The balance had too much weight on one side.","2","v.","to keep two weights steady","The children tried to balance themselves on the seesaw.");
lexiconE["bale"]=new Array("1","v.","to make a large bundle","The machine used to bale the hay left it in bundles all over the field.");
lexiconE["ball"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of game","Let’s play a game of dodge ball during recess.","2","n.","a round object","The kitten played with a ball of yarn.","3","n.","a round toy","The child’s little rubber ball rolled under the sofa.");
lexiconE["ballerina"]=new Array("1","n.","a female ballet dancer","The ballerina danced across the stage on her toes.");
lexiconE["ballpoint"]=new Array("1","adj.","a kind of pen","My ballpoint pen has run out of ink.");
lexiconE["bamboo"]=new Array("1","n.","a fast growing plant used for making poles","The fishing poles are made out of bamboo.");
lexiconE["banana"]=new Array("1","n.","a fruit with a thick yellow skin","Most people don’t eat the skin of a banana.");
lexiconE["band"]=new Array("1","n.","a united group","The band had a singer and three people playing instruments.");
lexiconE["bandanna"]=new Array("1","n.","a colored handkerchief worn around the neck","Each worker wore a red bandanna tied around her neck.");
lexiconE["banjo"]=new Array("1","n.","a musical instrument with strings","My uncle plays a banjo in a country-western band.");
lexiconE["bank"]=new Array("1","n.","a place where money is kept","The bank is closed because it is a holiday.","2","n.","land along a stream","The muddy river bank was slippery.","3","v.","to save money","I bank a part of my allowance each week.");
lexiconE["bar"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of soap, or a piece of candy","The bar of soap was shaped like a little yellow duck.");
lexiconE["barbecue sauce"]=new Array("1","n.","flavored sauce for meat","The barbecue sauce gave the meat a sweet taste.");
lexiconE["barber"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who gives haircuts","The barber cuts Tom’s hair every six weeks.");
lexiconE["bare"]=new Array("1","adj.","empty","She hoped to find some food in the cupboard, but it was bare.","2","adj.","hardly enough","The campers brought only the bare necessities for the trip.");
lexiconE["bark"]=new Array("1","n.","the noise a dog makes","The dog’s loud bark frightened the squirrel.");
lexiconE["barn"]=new Array("1","n.","a farm building for keeping animals and supplies","Three horses and two cows live in the barn.");
lexiconE["bashful"]=new Array("1","adj.","shy","The little girl was so bashful that she hid behind her mother.");
lexiconE["basket"]=new Array("1","n.","a score in basketball","In the first minute of the game, our team made a basket.","2","n.","a woven container","A large wooden basket was filled with shiny red apples.");
lexiconE["bat"]=new Array("1","n.","a ball-player’s stick","He hit the ball so hard that the bat broke.","2","v.","a hard blow","One monkey gave the other one a bat on its nose.");
lexiconE["bath"]=new Array("1","n.","a washing of something in liquid","Let’s give the dog a bath in that metal tub.");
lexiconE["battle"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a war","The battle was over before many shots were fired.");
lexiconE["beach"]=new Array("1","n.","a seaside","We spent the whole day making sand castles on the beach.","2","v.","to run a boat ashore","The sailors decided to beach the boat and explore the island.");
lexiconE["beak"]=new Array("1","n.","the bill of a bird","The bird used its beak to open each of the seeds.");
lexiconE["beam"]=new Array("1","n.","a ray of light","A bright beam of sunlight came through the window.");
lexiconE["bean"]=new Array("1","n.","a green vegetable","The was one bean left on the dinner plate.");
lexiconE["beanbag"]=new Array("1","n.","a small bag tossed about in a game","The children played catch with the beanbag.");
lexiconE["beanstalk"]=new Array("1","n.","the stem of a bean plant","The beans are harvested for food, but the beanstalk is left behind.");
lexiconE["bear"]=new Array("1","n.","a big shaggy animal","The campers saw a brown bear and two cubs in the woods.","2","v.","to carry","The branches of that tree won’t bear the cat’s weight.");
lexiconE["beat"]=new Array("1","n.","an accent in music","The song has a fast and lively beat.","2","v.","to keep striking [hitting]","The child continued to beat her drum for an hour.","3","v.","to rain down on, hard and continuously","The rain beat down on the roof all night.");
lexiconE["beauty"]=new Array("1","n.","that which is pleasing to look at","We enjoyed the beauty of the sunset.");
lexiconE["beaver"]=new Array("1","n.","a furry animal that builds dams in bodies of water","The beaver built a large dam in the brook.");
lexiconE["became"]=new Array("1","v.","turned into","The rain became ice in the cold weather.");
lexiconE["become"]=new Array("1","v.","to grow or come to be","The musician will become famous someday.");
lexiconE["bed"]=new Array("1","n.","a place to sleep","I make my bed every morning before breakfast.");
lexiconE["bee"]=new Array("1","n.","a honey-making insect","The bee carried the nectar from the flower back to the hive.");
lexiconE["beef"]=new Array("1","n.","meat from cattle","The stew was made of beef and vegetables.");
lexiconE["beet"]=new Array("1","n.","a dark-red root vegetable","The beet I got from the garden was as big as a baseball.");
lexiconE["beetle"]=new Array("1","n.","an insect with hard, front wings","The beetle had eaten some of the plant’s leaves.");
lexiconE["before"]=new Array("1","adv.","earlier in time","I think I have read this book before.");
lexiconE["beg"]=new Array("1","v.","to ask for","My dog sat up to beg for a treat.");
lexiconE["begin"]=new Array("1","v.","to start","The movie will begin in five minutes.");
lexiconE["behave"]=new Array("1","v.","to act well","Please behave yourself today.");
lexiconE["behind"]=new Array("1","prep.","in back of","My best friend sits behind me at school.");
lexiconE["beige"]=new Array("1","n.","light tan","The room’s wall are painted beige and the carpet is brown.");
lexiconE["belief"]=new Array("1","n.","something generally believed to be true","This country is based on a belief in equal rights for all.","2","n.","something you feel is true","It is my belief that I will do well on the test.");
lexiconE["bell"]=new Array("1","n.","a hollow metal object that rings when struck","The bell is cracked and cannot ring.","2","n.","a ringing signal","When we heard the bell, we knew we were late for school.");
lexiconE["belly"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of the body","I ate so much that my belly is full.");
lexiconE["belong"]=new Array("1","v.","to be owned by someone","Those red socks belong to my brother.");
lexiconE["below"]=new Array("1","prep.","underneath","In our school the gym is on the floor below the cafeteria.");
lexiconE["belt"]=new Array("1","n.","a strap to hold up pants","Jim’s belt was made of brown leather.");
lexiconE["bench"]=new Array("1","n.","a long seat","I sat on the wooden bench at the bus stop.","2","n.","a work table","Dad left some of his tools on his work bench.");
lexiconE["bend"]=new Array("1","v.","to lean over","Can you bend over and touch your toes?","2","v.","to twist or pull out of shape","Don’t bend the straw in your milk.");
lexiconE["beneath"]=new Array("1","v.","under","We sat in the shade beneath an oak tree.");
lexiconE["berry"]=new Array("1","n.","a small round fruit that grows on a bush or vine","Jess made two berry pies for the bake sale.");
lexiconE["beside"]=new Array("1","prep.","at the side of","There is a blue truck parked beside his car.");
lexiconE["best"]=new Array("1","adj.","better than all others","This is the best breakfast I have even eaten.");
lexiconE["bet"]=new Array("1","v.","to gamble for money","Some people bet on sports events.");
lexiconE["between"]=new Array("1","adv.","in the space or time separating two or more things","There is a fence between this yard and the next one.");
lexiconE["beyond"]=new Array("1","adv.","on the far side","Cara stayed up beyond her bedtime to see the fireworks.");
lexiconE["bib"]=new Array("1","n.","a cover worn by a baby while eating","The baby’s bib had food all over it.");
lexiconE["big"]=new Array("1","adj.","large","Chicago is a big city.");
lexiconE["bill"]=new Array("1","n.","a bird’s beak","A duck has a broad, flat bill.","2","n.","a piece of paper money","I found a one-dollar bill lying on the sidewalk.","3","n.","money due","The electricity bill must be paid next week.");
lexiconE["billion"]=new Array("1","adj.","a huge number (1,000,000,000)","The man had a fortune of a billion dollars.");
lexiconE["billow"]=new Array("1","v.","to rise in waves of something","The fire caused smoke to billow into the sky.");
lexiconE["bingo"]=new Array("1","n.","a game of chance","My aunt plays bingo every Friday night.");
lexiconE["bird"]=new Array("1","n.","a flying animal with wings and feathers","The robin is a medium-sized bird with red breast feathers.");
lexiconE["birth"]=new Array("1","n.","being born","The birth of the puppies was an exciting experience.");
lexiconE["bit"]=new Array("1","n.","a little","Eat that last bit of bread.","2","n.","a little while","The game will be over in a bit.","3","n.","the part of a bridle that goes in a horse’s mouth","The bit helps a rider control the horse.");
lexiconE["bite"]=new Array("1","n.","to sink teeth into","He took a big bite of a piece of pizza.");
lexiconE["black"]=new Array("1","adj.","the darkest color; opposite of white","A piano has both black and white keys.");
lexiconE["black widow"]=new Array("1","n.","a poisonous spider","The female black widow has a red mark on her body.");
lexiconE["blackberry"]=new Array("1","n.","a small dark fruit that grows on a bush","Tom popped the juicy blackberry into his mouth.");
lexiconE["blacksnake"]=new Array("1","n.","a nonpoisonous snake","A blacksnake was sunning itself in the driveway.");
lexiconE["black-eyed peas"]=new Array("1","n.","a vegetable","Black-eyed peas are green with a black dot.");
lexiconE["blade"]=new Array("1","n.","a thin leaf of grass","The lawnmower neatly trimmed every blade of grass.");
lexiconE["blank"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a form that is not filled in","Please write your name in the blank at the top of the page.","2","adj","not written on","One page of the notebook had writing, but the others were blank.");
lexiconE["blanket"]=new Array("1","v.","to cover","This storm will blanket the city with snow.");
lexiconE["blare"]=new Array("1","n.","a loud noise","The blare of the horn made me jump.");
lexiconE["blast"]=new Array("1","n.","an explosion","The blast made the windows of the house rattle.","2","v.","to launch a rocket","The rocket will blast off at midnight.");
lexiconE["blaze"]=new Array("1","v.","to flame","The campfire will blaze for hours.");
lexiconE["bleach"]=new Array("1","v.","to make whiter","We will bleach the dirty white shirts when we wash them.");
lexiconE["bleed"]=new Array("1","v.","to drip blood","If you cut your finger, it will bleed.");
lexiconE["blend"]=new Array("1","n.","a mixture","The juice, a blend of cranberry and apple, is my favorite drink.","2","v.","to mix","Blend the milk and egg in a bowl.");
lexiconE["blind"]=new Array("1","adj.","hidden from view","A blind driveway is one that cannot be seen from the road.","2","v.","to take away sight","Looking at the sun too long can blind a person.","3","n.","unable to see","Our old dog is blind, but it easily finds its way around the house.");
lexiconE["blink"]=new Array("1","v.","to flicker on and off","A problem with the electricity caused the light to blink.","2","v.","to open and close the eyes quickly","After being in the dark theater, the sunlight made me blink.");
lexiconE["block"]=new Array("1","n.","a child’s toy","The child put a red block at the top of the tower he built.","2","n.","a large chunk of wood","The camper sat on a large block of wood near the fire.","3","n.","a piece of concrete building material","The block of stone was too heavy for one worker to lift.","4","n.","the distance between two streets","My house is in the middle of this block.","5","v.","to stop something","The football players will try to block the kick.");
lexiconE["blond"]=new Array("1","adj.","having light yellow hair","Most of my family members have blond hair.");
lexiconE["blood"]=new Array("1","n.","liquid pumped through the body by the heart","There was not much blood from the small cut on my finger.");
lexiconE["bloom"]=new Array("1","v.","to have flowers","Apple trees bloom in the spring.");
lexiconE["blossom"]=new Array("1","v.","to develop well","His musical talent will blossom as he gets older.");
lexiconE["blot"]=new Array("1","n.","a spot or stain","There was a blot of ketchup on the tablecloth.");
lexiconE["blouse"]=new Array("1","n.","a shirt","The girl wore a white blouse and a red skirt.");
lexiconE["blow"]=new Array("1","n.","a strong wind storm","The blow that came in from the sea did a lot of damage.","2","v.","to push out air from the lungs","I like to blow soap bubbles.");
lexiconE["blubber"]=new Array("1","n.","fat","Whales and seals have a layer of blubber under their skin.");
lexiconE["blue"]=new Array("1","n.","the color of a clear sky in daytime","There were six blue cars and five red ones in the parking lot.");
lexiconE["blue ribbon"]=new Array("1","n.","an award for first prize","Sam won a blue ribbon at the state fair.");
lexiconE["bluebird"]=new Array("1","n.","a small songbird with blue feathers","A bluebird built a nest in our oak tree.");
lexiconE["board"]=new Array("1","n.","a plank","Ken fixed a loose board in the floor of the front porch.");
lexiconE["boat"]=new Array("1","n.","a water vehicle","The fishing boat just left the dock.");
lexiconE["bobcat"]=new Array("1","n.","a small wildcat","The bobcat chased the rabbit through the woods.");
lexiconE["body"]=new Array("1","n.","a large mass","The Pacific Ocean is a large body of water.","2","n.","the physical shape of a person or animal","Your body will grow strong if you exercise and eat good food.");
lexiconE["bolt"]=new Array("1","n.","a metal rod used to hold things together","A bolt usually has one flat end and screw threads at the other.");
lexiconE["bomb"]=new Array("1","n.","an explosive shell","The bomb was harmless after the bomb squad defused it.");
lexiconE["bonnet"]=new Array("1","n.","a covering for the head","The baby’s woolen bonnet kept her head warm.");
lexiconE["boo"]=new Array("1","n.","a sound made to scare","When Bob shouted “boo,” he scared the birds away.");
lexiconE["book"]=new Array("1","n.","pages fastened together between two covers","My sister likes me to read her the same book every night.","2","v.","to arrange for ahead of time","They will book their vacation early this year.");
lexiconE["boom"]=new Array("1","n.","a loud noise","The boom from the explosion was heard all over town.");
lexiconE["boot"]=new Array("1","n.","a big kick","When he kicked the ball, it was a forty yard boot.","2","n.","a high-top leather shoe","I want to play in the snow, but I can’t find my other boot.");
lexiconE["bootee"]=new Array("1","n.","a soft baby’s shoe","The baby had a yellow bootee on each foot.");
lexiconE["bore"]=new Array("1","n.","an uninteresting person or topic","That new television show is a bore.","2","v.","to make weary by dullness","The long ride will bore you if you don’t bring something to do.");
lexiconE["born"]=new Array("1","v.","to bring into life","The tiny kittens were born yesterday.");
lexiconE["boss"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who directs the work of others","The boss will hire another worker this week.","2","v.","to order others around","My older sister tries to boss me.");
lexiconE["both"]=new Array("1","conj.","one and also the other","Both Charlie and I like pizza.");
lexiconE["bother"]=new Array("1","v.","to take the trouble","Don’t bother to make lunch for me because I’m not hungry.");
lexiconE["bottle"]=new Array("1","n.","a glass container for liquid","The baby drinks a small bottle of milk several times a day.","2","v.","to hold in","It is not healthy to bottle up your feelings.");
lexiconE["bottom"]=new Array("1","n.","the part underneath","The bottom of the boat was covered with rust.");
lexiconE["boulder"]=new Array("1","n.","a very large rock","The boulder and some smaller rocks were half buried in the earth.");
lexiconE["bounce"]=new Array("1","v.","to go up and down","Please don’t bounce on the sofa.","2","v.","to move vigorously around","We watched the excited children bounce around the room.");
lexiconE["bow"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of knot","She tied the ribbon into a bow and put it on the present.","2","n.","to bend forward","The audience kept clapping so the dancer made another bow.");
lexiconE["bowl"]=new Array("1","n.","a deep dish","The wooden bowl was filled with fruit.");
lexiconE["bow-wow"]=new Array("1","n.","a sound a dog makes","The little toy dog said “bow-wow” when you wound it up.");
lexiconE["box"]=new Array("1","n.","a container of wood, paper, or other material","I stored my winter clothes in a big cardboard box.");
lexiconE["boy"]=new Array("1","n.","a male child","That boy is in the third grade.");
lexiconE["brace"]=new Array("1","n.","something that holds things steady","Use a ruler as a brace to keep the window up.");
lexiconE["bracelet"]=new Array("1","n.","a band or chain for the arm","She wore a silver bracelet on her wrist.");
lexiconE["brag"]=new Array("1","v.","to praise yourself","John is a very good artist, but he doesn’t brag about his skills.");
lexiconE["braid"]=new Array("1","v.","to weave stands of hair","Both girls braid their hair in the summer, because it is cooler.");
lexiconE["brain"]=new Array("1","n.","nerve tissue inside the head of people and animals","The brain allows a person to think, remember, learn, and feel.");
lexiconE["brake"]=new Array("1","n.","the part of a vehicle that stops or slows it down","The car was in the repair shop to have the brake fixed.");
lexiconE["branch"]=new Array("1","n.","part of a tree","There is a large bird’s nest on that branch of the tree.");
lexiconE["brand-new"]=new Array("1","adj.","very new","I got some mud on my brand-new coat.");
lexiconE["brave"]=new Array("1","adj.","having courage","Firefighters are brave because they risk their lives to save others.");
lexiconE["bravo"]=new Array("1","n.","well done","The audience stood up, clapped and shouted, “bravo.”");
lexiconE["bread"]=new Array("1","n.","grain ground and baked into loaves","He ate a sandwich of turkey and whole-wheat bread.");
lexiconE["break"]=new Array("1","v.","to come apart by force","It you drop the plate, it will break.","2","v.","to force one’s way in","A burglar tried to break into the store.");
lexiconE["breast"]=new Array("1","n.","the chest part of the body of a person or animal","The robin has a red breast.");
lexiconE["breath"]=new Array("1","n.","air taken into the body and forced out of the lungs","The runner was out of breath.");
lexiconE["breeze"]=new Array("1","n.","a gentle wind","The afternoon breeze ruffled her hair.");
lexiconE["brick"]=new Array("1","n.","a building block made of baked clay","There was one brick missing from the wall.");
lexiconE["bride"]=new Array("1","n.","a woman soon to be, or recently married","The bride enjoyed making plans for her wedding.");
lexiconE["bridge"]=new Array("1","n.","a roadway built across a river or other highway","It took two years to build the bridge across the river.","2","v.","to go over or across","Can we use a log to bridge the stream?");
lexiconE["bright"]=new Array("1","adj.","shining","The bright sun made the water of the lake sparkle.");
lexiconE["bring"]=new Array("1","v.","to carry toward","Please bring that book over here.");
lexiconE["brontosaurus"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of dinosaur","The brontosaurus was an eighty-foot plant eater.");
lexiconE["brook"]=new Array("1","n.","a small stream","The water in the brook was icy cold.");
lexiconE["broom"]=new Array("1","n.","a tool to sweep with","He used a broom to sweep the floor.");
lexiconE["brother"]=new Array("1","n.","your parents’ son","My brother is three years older than I am.");
lexiconE["brotherhood"]=new Array("1","n.","men joined in a common aim","The club was a brotherhood that did charity work.");
lexiconE["brown"]=new Array("1","adj.","dark color","The table was made of dark brown wood.");
lexiconE["brush"]=new Array("1","n.","a tool used for smoothing, scrubbing, or polishing","I can’t find my hair brush.");
lexiconE["bubble"]=new Array("1","n.","a water ball filled with air","The baby was delighted by the big bubble.");
lexiconE["bucket"]=new Array("1","n.","a pail","The bucket of paint spilled all over the floor.");
lexiconE["buckle"]=new Array("1","n.","a fastener","The belt has a beautiful silver buckle.","2","v.","to fasten","Always buckle your seatbelt.");
lexiconE["bud"]=new Array("1","n.","an unopened flower","The last bud on the rose bush will open tomorrow.");
lexiconE["budge"]=new Array("1","v.","to move just a little","The box was so heavy that I couldn’t budge it.");
lexiconE["buffalo"]=new Array("1","n.","an oxlike animal","The mother buffalo kept her calf close by.");
lexiconE["buffet"]=new Array("1","n.","food laid out on a table to be self-served","The buffet had three different kinds of meat.");
lexiconE["bug"]=new Array("1","n.","a general term for an insect","A large bug landed on a bright red flower.");
lexiconE["build"]=new Array("1","v.","to put together or construct","It will take about a year to build the house.");
lexiconE["bulb"]=new Array("1","n.","an electric light","I will replace the burned out light bulb.");
lexiconE["bull"]=new Array("1","n.","the male of some large animals","The huge bull was grazing in the field.");
lexiconE["bulldog"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of dog","Our bulldog looks mean, but he is a very gentle animal.");
lexiconE["bull’s-eye"]=new Array("1","n.","the center of a target","All the arrows hit the bulls-eye.");
lexiconE["bump"]=new Array("1","n.","a swelling or lump","He had a bump on his head where the ball hit it.");
lexiconE["bun"]=new Array("1","n.","a bread roll","She ate all of the hamburger but left part of the bun.");
lexiconE["bunch"]=new Array("1","n.","a number of things of the same kind in a group","My favorite dessert is a bunch of grapes.");
lexiconE["bundle"]=new Array("1","n.","a group of things tied or wrapped up together","Why are you keeping that bundle of old newspapers?","2","v.","to wrap up together","Bundle the clothes together and take them to the cleaner.");
lexiconE["bunk"]=new Array("1","n.","a bed","I like to sleep in the top bunk.","2","v.","to sleep somewhere","At camp we bunk in a tent.");
lexiconE["bunny"]=new Array("1","n.","a rabbit","A bunny keeps eating the carrots in our garden.");
lexiconE["bunt"]=new Array("1","v.","to hit a baseball gently","Try to bunt the ball toward third base.");
lexiconE["burger"]=new Array("1","n.","a ground beef sandwich","He likes tomato, lettuce, and ketchup on a burger.");
lexiconE["burglar"]=new Array("1","n.","a robber","The burglar was caught by the police.");
lexiconE["burn"]=new Array("1","v.","to damage by fire","A forest fire could burn thousands of acres of trees.");
lexiconE["burp"]=new Array("1","v.","to belch","Drinking too quickly can make you burp.");
lexiconE["burro"]=new Array("1","n.","a donkey","The burro had bundles tied to its saddle.");
lexiconE["bus"]=new Array("1","n.","a big vehicle with rows of seats for passengers","We ride a school bus to school every day.");
lexiconE["bush"]=new Array("1","n.","a woody plant that grows close to the ground","Mom cut some branches from the holly bush.");
lexiconE["business"]=new Array("1","n.","a store, factory, or other industry","My brother has a bicycle repair business.");
lexiconE["but"]=new Array("1","prep.","except","Everyone but Pam is here.");
lexiconE["butler"]=new Array("1","n.","a male servant","A butler supervises all the other servants in the house.");
lexiconE["butter"]=new Array("1","n.","a dairy product used in cooking or as a spread","The recipe calls for half a cup of butter.");
lexiconE["butterfly"]=new Array("1","n.","a moth-like insect","The orange and black butterfly flew from flower to flower.");
lexiconE["butterscotch"]=new Array("1","n.","hard sticky candy","My family made butterscotch taffy last night.");
lexiconE["button"]=new Array("1","n.","a push-type switch","Please press the elevator button.","2","v.","to fasten","Button your coat before going outside.");
lexiconE["buy"]=new Array("1","n.","a bargain","My mother got a good buy on fruit at the market.");
lexiconE["buzz"]=new Array("1","n.","a humming sound","The buzz around the bee hive got louder and louder.","2","n.","busy, noisy activity","The sale caused a buzz throughout the store.");
lexiconE["by"]=new Array("1","prep.","beside","Come sit by me.","2","prep.","not later than","Gwen has to take the book back to the library by Monday.");
lexiconE["bye"]=new Array("1","n.","a short form of goodbye","She called out “bye” and left to go home.");
lexiconE["bylaw"]=new Array("1","n.","a law or rule made by a club","The club’s bylaw requires its members to pay their dues.");
lexiconE["cab"]=new Array("1","n.","a taxi","We hired a cab to take us across town.");
lexiconE["cabbage"]=new Array("1","n.","a green vegetable","They planted two rows of cabbage in the vegetable garden.");
lexiconE["cabin"]=new Array("1","n.","a small hut or house","Abraham Lincoln was born in a small log cabin.");
lexiconE["caboose"]=new Array("1","n.","the last car of a train","We counted all the cars on the train including the caboose.");
lexiconE["cactus"]=new Array("1","n.","a prickly desert plant","A cactus plant doesn’t need much water to stay alive.");
lexiconE["cafeteria"]=new Array("1","n.","a place to choose the food, pay, and seat yourself","I had trouble deciding what to eat at the cafeteria.");
lexiconE["café"]=new Array("1","n.","a small eating place","We had lunch at the little café on the corner.");
lexiconE["cage"]=new Array("1","n.","a wire box for birds","He built a large cage for his racing pigeons.","2","v.","to shut in","The animal rescue workers will try to cage the raccoon.");
lexiconE["cake"]=new Array("1","n.","a baked dessert","Jenny blew out all the candles on her birthday cake.");
lexiconE["calendar"]=new Array("1","n.","a chart that shows the days and months of a year","Mom put all our birthdays on the calendar in the kitchen.");
lexiconE["call"]=new Array("1","v.","to announce","The judge will call the name of the winner.","2","v.","to end a game early","The umpire may call the game because of the weather.","3","v.","to phone","Don’t call me after 7:00 PM.","4","v.","to shout","Did you hear someone call for help?");
lexiconE["camel"]=new Array("1","n.","a humped desert animal","Each of the tourists rode a camel through the desert.");
lexiconE["camera"]=new Array("1","n.","a device for taking pictures","Ben used his camera to get some shots of the waterfall.");
lexiconE["camp"]=new Array("1","n.","a group of tents","The camp was deserted because everyone was hiking.","2","v.","to live outdoors","Sarah wants to camp by the river this weekend.");
lexiconE["can"]=new Array("1","v.","to be able","Bob can play the guitar.");
lexiconE["cancel"]=new Array("1","v.","to stop","She has decided to cancel the magazine subscription.");
lexiconE["candle"]=new Array("1","n.","wax with a wick that gives light when burned","The only light in the room came from a large green candle.");
lexiconE["candy"]=new Array("1","n.","food made mostly with sugar or syrup","The dentist said that Brad ate too much candy.");
lexiconE["cane"]=new Array("1","n.","a walking stick","Mr. Kline used a cane to help him walk until his leg healed.");
lexiconE["canteen"]=new Array("1","n.","a container for liquid","The hiker carried a canteen filed with water.");
lexiconE["canyon"]=new Array("1","n.","a deep valley with steep sides","There is a ranch at the bottom of the canyon.");
lexiconE["cap"]=new Array("1","n.","a small covering for the head","I wore a cap to keep my head warm.");
lexiconE["captain"]=new Array("1","n.","a person in charge of a ship","The captain took the ship back to port because of the storm.","2","n.","a team leader","The captain explained the plan to the rest of the team.","3","n.","an army officer","Captain Jansen gave each soldier an order.");
lexiconE["car"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a train","Each car of the train was full of coal.","2","n.","automobile","Dad’s car is in the shop for repairs.");
lexiconE["cardinal"]=new Array("1","n.","a red bird","The feathers of a male cardinal are bright red.");
lexiconE["care"]=new Array("1","v.","to be fond of","These people care for each other as if they were family.","2","v.","to look after","A nurse will care for the sick man.");
lexiconE["carnation"]=new Array("1","n.","a spicy-smelling flower","There was a vase with one red carnation in it on the table.");
lexiconE["carol"]=new Array("1","n.","a song of joy","The child sang her favorite carol over and over.");
lexiconE["carpenter"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who builds with wood","The carpenter will finish building the table this week.");
lexiconE["carpet"]=new Array("1","n.","a floor covering made of heavy fiber","The house has gray carpet on the floors.","2","v","to cover thickly","Leaves carpet our yard in the fall.");
lexiconE["carport"]=new Array("1","n.","a shelter for a car","The carport protected our car from the snow.");
lexiconE["carriage"]=new Array("1","n.","an old style buggy drawn by a horse","They took a ride through the park in an open carriage.");
lexiconE["carrot"]=new Array("1","n.","an orange root vegetable","I cut up a carrot and put it in the salad.");
lexiconE["carry"]=new Array("1","v.","to take from place to place","Each of us will carry one box to the car.");
lexiconE["cart"]=new Array("1","n.","a two-wheeled wagon used to carry heavy loads","The cart was piled high with pumpkins.");
lexiconE["cartoon"]=new Array("1","n.","a funny drawing","The cartoon in the newspaper made me laugh.");
lexiconE["carve"]=new Array("1","v.","to cut into slices for serving","Dad will carve the turkey at Thanksgiving.","2","v.","to shape by cutting","I watched the woodworker carve a doll from the block of wood.");
lexiconE["cash"]=new Array("1","n.","coins or bills","Do you have enough cash to buy some groceries?");
lexiconE["cat"]=new Array("1","n.","a large member of the cat family such as a lion","A tiger is a big cat.","2","n.","a small, furry animal often kept for a pet","My cat Pebbles had three kittens last week.");
lexiconE["catch"]=new Array("1","n.","the amount of something that is caught","The fishing boat’s catch for the day was very small.","2","v.","to contract a disease","I hope that I don’t catch the flu this winter.","3","v.","to get hold of","I was able to catch the vase before it hit the floor.");
lexiconE["caterpillar"]=new Array("1","n.","the furry worm-like larva of a butterfly or moth","The caterpillar was eating the leaves off the plant.");
lexiconE["catfish"]=new Array("1","n.","a fish with long feelers around the mouth","A catfish swam around on the bottom of the fish tank.");
lexiconE["catsup"]=new Array("1","n.","tomato sauce","He likes both catsup and mustard on a hamburger.");
lexiconE["cattle"]=new Array("1","n.","animals such as cows, bulls, and steers","The rancher owns huge herds of cattle.");
lexiconE["cause"]=new Array("1","n.","the reason something happens","A tornado was the cause of great damage to the town.");
lexiconE["cave"]=new Array("1","n.","a natural space underground","The cave was filled with thousands of bats.");
lexiconE["celebrate"]=new Array("1","v.","to have a party of some kind","We will celebrate Dad’s birthday tonight.","2","v.","to observe a holiday","Our town will celebrate the 4th of July by having a parade.");
lexiconE["cent"]=new Array("1","n.","a penny","One cent won’t buy very much.");
lexiconE["center"]=new Array("1","n.","a place where people gather","My grandparents go to the senior center every day.","2","n.","the middle","I found them sitting on a bench in the center of the park.");
lexiconE["cereal"]=new Array("1","n.","grain used for food","Her favorite breakfast cereal is shredded wheat.");
lexiconE["certain"]=new Array("1","adj.","particular","The cook is looking for a certain pot for the soup.");
lexiconE["chain"]=new Array("1","n.","links of metal","The bicycle chain was broken.");
lexiconE["chair"]=new Array("1","n.","a seat for one person","The child sat in a rocking chair with her doll.");
lexiconE["chalk"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of crayon for a blackboard","Roger drew a map on the board with colored chalk.");
lexiconE["champion"]=new Array("1","n.","the winner","A collie was the grand champion of the dog show.");
lexiconE["change"]=new Array("1","n.","coins","There was five dollars in change in the jar.","2","n.","money returned","When I paid for my lunch, I received six cents in change.","3","v.","to make different","I want to change my attitude about math.","4","v.","to replace one thing with another","We will change into play clothes after school.","5","v.","to trade","The teacher asked Beth and me to change seats.");
lexiconE["channel"]=new Array("1","n.","A TV station","The children like to watch the cartoon channel.");
lexiconE["chap"]=new Array("1","v.","to become rough","Dry lips will chap.");
lexiconE["charge"]=new Array("1","v.","the price","How much do you charge for a sandwich?","2","v.","to rush forward","When the gate opens, we will charge onto the playground.");
lexiconE["chase"]=new Array("1","v.","a race to catch someone or something","The dog likes to chase every cat it sees.","2","v.","to drive away","The cat will chase those birds away from the feeder.","3","v.","to hurry after","I watched the mother chase after her toddler.");
lexiconE["chat"]=new Array("1","n.","a talk","Let’s have a chat and catch up on the news.");
lexiconE["cheap"]=new Array("1","adj.","charging low prices","The traveler stopped at a cheap hotel.","2","adj.","low in price","The house was for sale at a cheap price.");
lexiconE["cheat"]=new Array("1","n.","a dishonest person","A person who steals is a cheat.");
lexiconE["check"]=new Array("1","n.","a mark","Put a check beside each sentence that is incorrect.");
lexiconE["cheer"]=new Array("1","n.","a happy feeling","The holiday filled everyone with cheer.","2","n.","a school yell","The students gave the school cheer when their team won.","3","v.","to give comfort","The recovery of her lost doll will cheer the little girl.","4","n.","to give loud applause","There was a loud cheer at the appearance of the movie star.");
lexiconE["cheese"]=new Array("1","n.","a food made from milk","I had a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch.");
lexiconE["chef"]=new Array("1","n.","a cook","The chef prepared a good meal for everyone in the restaurant.");
lexiconE["chemical"]=new Array("1","n.","produced through chemistry","The factory released a dangerous chemical into the river.");
lexiconE["cherry"]=new Array("1","n.","a small red fruit","The dark, red cherry was plump and sweet.");
lexiconE["chest"]=new Array("1","n.","the upper front of body","Exercise had developed the muscles of his chest.");
lexiconE["chestnut"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of nut","The squirrel grabbed the chestnut that had fallen off the tree.","2","adj.","reddish-brown","Everyone in that family has chestnut-colored hair.");
lexiconE["chew"]=new Array("1","v.","to grind with the teeth","Don’t chew food with your mouth open.");
lexiconE["chicken"]=new Array("1","n.","a hen or rooster","Which of these chickens lays the most eggs?","2","n.","the meat of a chicken","Her lunch was a salad with some grilled chicken.");
lexiconE["chief"]=new Array("1","n.","the person in charge","The chief of police gave all the officers their assignments.");
lexiconE["child"]=new Array("1","n.","a young boy or girl","Brenda is the youngest child in her family.");
lexiconE["chill"]=new Array("1","n.","a sudden cold feeling","When I went out to get the mail without a coat, I felt a chill.","2","v.","to make cold","If you chill the pudding, it won’t burn your mouth.");
lexiconE["chimney"]=new Array("1","n.","a structure that carries smoke out of a building","Black smoke was pouring out of the chimney.");
lexiconE["chimpanzee"]=new Array("1","n.","a small ape","The chimpanzee was well cared for by the zookeeper.");
lexiconE["chin"]=new Array("1","n.","the lower part of the face","Ben has a small beard that covers his chin.");
lexiconE["china"]=new Array("1","n.","dishes and cups","I set the table with our best china.");
lexiconE["chip"]=new Array("1","n.","a small piece","There was a small chip off the edge of the glass.","2","v.","to break off pieces","Mom asked me to chip the ice off the windshield.","3","v.","to break or cut","The accident caused him to chip a bone in his leg.");
lexiconE["chipmunk"]=new Array("1","n.","small animal similar to a squirrel","The little chipmunk scampered up the tree.");
lexiconE["chirp"]=new Array("1","n.","a sound that a bird makes","We heard the bird’s soft chirp and looked up into the tree.");
lexiconE["chit-chat"]=new Array("1","n.","small talk or gossip","I don’t have any time to waste on chit-chat.");
lexiconE["chocolate"]=new Array("1","n.","a brown powder made from coca","Chocolate is used to make drinks and desserts.","2","n.","a drink containing cocoa","We drank hot chocolate after playing in the snow.");
lexiconE["choke"]=new Array("1","v.","to stop or hold back the breathing","Stay away from the campfire, or the smoke will make you choke.");
lexiconE["choose"]=new Array("1","v.","to pick out","You may choose the red hat or the blue one.");
lexiconE["chop"]=new Array("1","v.","to cut into short pieces","Please chop up those vegetables for the salad.","2","v.","to cut with an axe","Ned will chop the fallen tree into logs for firewood.");
lexiconE["chop suey"]=new Array("1","n.","Chinese/American food","Chop suey is made of meat and vegetables and is served with rice.");
lexiconE["chopsticks"]=new Array("1","n.","tools for eating ","Chopsticks can be used instead of a fork to pick up pieces of food.");
lexiconE["chore"]=new Array("1","n.","a small job","My least favorite chore is taking out the trash.");
lexiconE["chubby"]=new Array("1","adj.","fat and round","The chubby little puppy weighed more than the others.");
lexiconE["chuckle"]=new Array("1","n.","a quiet laugh","The actors were pleased to hear the audience’s chuckle at the joke.","2","v.","to laugh happily","I heard my brother chuckle as he read the funny poem.");
lexiconE["chum"]=new Array("1","n.","a close friend","Bill has been my best chum for over a year.");
lexiconE["church"]=new Array("1","n.","a building for worship","My sister was married in the stone church on the corner.");
lexiconE["churn"]=new Array("1","n.","a butter-making machine","We took turns at the churn until the milk turned to butter.");
lexiconE["circle"]=new Array("1","n.","a ring","The six children stood in a circle holding hands.","2","v.","to draw a ring around","Use a pencil to circle each correct answer.","3","v.","to move in a ring around something","The school band will circle the field before they begin to play.");
lexiconE["circus"]=new Array("1","n.","a traveling show with clowns and animals","Each spring, the circus puts up its big tent at the edge of town.");
lexiconE["city"]=new Array("1","n.","a large or important town","Chicago is the largest city in Illinois.");
lexiconE["claim"]=new Array("1","v.","to ask for as one’s own","Did anyone claim the coat that’s been in lost-and-found all week?");
lexiconE["clank"]=new Array("1","n.","a sharp sound","The clank of the metal door as it opened startled the birds.");
lexiconE["clap"]=new Array("1","v.","to slap the hands together","The audience began to clap as soon as the song was over.");
lexiconE["class"]=new Array("1","n.","a group within a school","The college students have art class twice a week.","2","n.","students in the same grade","Richard is the tallest person in my class.");
lexiconE["claw"]=new Array("1","v.","to scratch and tear","Our dog will claw at the door when it wants to go out.");
lexiconE["clay"]=new Array("1","n.","a soft, sticky mud","Beth made a cup out of clay, fired it, and painted it red.");
lexiconE["clean"]=new Array("1","adj.","not dirty","After playing, the baby was bathed and dressed in clean clothes.");
lexiconE["clear"]=new Array("1","v.","to remove","After dinner it’s my job to clear the table of dishes.");
lexiconE["clever"]=new Array("1","adj.","very smart","Sam had a clever idea that will solve the problem.");
lexiconE["climate"]=new Array("1","n.","weather conditions","Southern states have a warmer climate than northern states.");
lexiconE["climb"]=new Array("1","v.","to go up or down","My brother Rick likes to climb trees.");
lexiconE["clip"]=new Array("1","n.","a device used to hold things together","The papers were fastened with a paper clip.");
lexiconE["clock"]=new Array("1","n.","an instrument that tells times","The clock on the wall is ten minutes slow.");
lexiconE["close"]=new Array("1","adj.","almost equal","The results of the election were close, but the mayor was re-elected.","2","adv.","near each other","We stood close together to keep warm.","3","v.","to bring to an end","The school program will close with a song.","4","v.","to shut","Please close and lock the door.");
lexiconE["cloth"]=new Array("1","n.","fabric such as wool or cotton","Pam bought six yards of red cloth to make curtains.");
lexiconE["cloud"]=new Array("1","n.","floating smoke or dust","The wind whipped up a cloud of dust.","2","n.","tiny water drops in the air","A large fluffy cloud floated across the sun.","3","v.","to make unclear","Smoke and fog sometimes cloud the streets late at night.");
lexiconE["clown"]=new Array("1","n.","a funny person working for the circus","The circus clown performed tricks and made the children laugh.");
lexiconE["club"]=new Array("1","v.","to beat with a stick","I will club the rug to get the dust out of it.");
lexiconE["clump"]=new Array("1","n.","a lump or mass","The dog dug a clump of grass out of the lawn.");
lexiconE["coal"]=new Array("1","n.","a hard, black fuel","The house is heated by burning coal in the furnace.");
lexiconE["coast"]=new Array("1","n.","land by an ocean","The east coast of the United States has many fine beaches.");
lexiconE["coat"]=new Array("1","n.","an animal’s fur","A healthy animal usually has a glossy coat of fur.","2","n.","an article of clothing","My winter coat is made of wool and keeps me quite warm.");
lexiconE["cocktail"]=new Array("1","n.","a mixture of different ingredients","We had fruit cocktail for dessert.");
lexiconE["cock-a-doodle-do"]=new Array("1","n.","the cry of a rooster","The rooster crows cock-a-doodle-do at dawn each morning.");
lexiconE["cocoa"]=new Array("1","n.","a chocolate drink","Hot cocoa tastes good with little marshmallows in it.");
lexiconE["coffee"]=new Array("1","n.","a dark, brown drink made from coffee beans","My dad has a cup of coffee with his breakfast each morning.");
lexiconE["coin"]=new Array("1","n.","a round piece of metal money","I put a coin in my piggy bank.");
lexiconE["cold"]=new Array("1","n.","a common sickness","Rita caught a cold and missed two days of school.","2","adj.","low in temperature","It was so cold last night that all the puddles turned to ice.","3","adj.","not warm","If your hands are cold, put on your gloves.");
lexiconE["collapse"]=new Array("1","v.","to fall down","The waves will make the sand castle collapse.");
lexiconE["collar"]=new Array("1","n.","an animal’s neckband","There was an ID tag attached to the dog’s collar.");
lexiconE["collect"]=new Array("1","v.","to get money","We hope to collect enough to buy her a nice present.");
lexiconE["college"]=new Array("1","n.","a division of a university","Don is studying at the university’s college of medicine.");
lexiconE["color"]=new Array("1","n.","red, blue, etc.","What color are your eyes?");
lexiconE["comb"]=new Array("1","n.","a hair ornament","She wore a pretty comb in her hair.","2","n.","a piece of plastic or metal for smoothing hair","Use the comb to fix your hair.");
lexiconE["come"]=new Array("1","v.","to get closer","Come over here so we can see you better.");
lexiconE["comfort"]=new Array("1","v.","to make someone feel better","She was sad so they tried to comfort her.");
lexiconE["comic"]=new Array("1","adj.","funny","The comic situation make us all laugh.");
lexiconE["comma"]=new Array("1","n.","a punctuation mark","Use a comma between the date and the year.");
lexiconE["command"]=new Array("1","n.","an order","The dog obeyed his master’s command to sit.","2","n.","the right to give orders","The engineer took over command of the project.","3","v.","to give an order","If the fire gets closer, the firefighters will command us to leave.");
lexiconE["company"]=new Array("1","n.","guests","We had company for dinner last night.");
lexiconE["complete"]=new Array("1","v.","to finish","Did you complete your homework, or do you still have some to do?");
lexiconE["cone"]=new Array("1","n.","an edible container that holds ice cream","Sara ate the ice cream but not the cone.");
lexiconE["conflict"]=new Array("1","n.","a fight","The boys settled their conflict on the playground and shook hands.");
lexiconE["connect"]=new Array("1","v.","to join together","I will connect the dots to complete the puzzle.");
lexiconE["contest"]=new Array("1","n.","a competition","Sue won first place in the essay contest.");
lexiconE["control"]=new Array("1","v.","to take charge of","My dad was able to control the car on the icy road.");
lexiconE["convert"]=new Array("1","v.","to change from one thing to another","We will have to convert the Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars.");
lexiconE["cook"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who prepares food","The cook prepared a delicious dinner for us.","2","v.","to fix food using heat","Cook the eggs for twelve minutes if you want them hard-boiled.");
lexiconE["cool"]=new Array("1","adj.","a little cold","The house felt cool so she closed the window.","2","adj.","to get colder","It is going to be cool tomorrow morning.","3","v.","to make colder","I took off my sweater to cool off.");
lexiconE["copy"]=new Array("1","n.","one of many of the same","Did you get a copy of the program for me?","2","v.","to imitate something or someone","My little sister tries to copy everything I do.");
lexiconE["cord"]=new Array("1","n.","an electric wire","The cord wasn’t long enough to reach the plug.");
lexiconE["cork"]=new Array("1","v.","to put a stopper in","Don’t cork the bottle of oil yet.");
lexiconE["corn"]=new Array("1","n.","a grain that grows in rows on the ears of plants","The farmer planted corn on four acres of his land.");
lexiconE["corner"]=new Array("1","n.","the place where two sides meet","Write the return address in the upper left corner of the envelope.");
lexiconE["correct"]=new Array("1","adj.","proper or right","What is the correct answer to the question?","2","v.","to remove mistakes","Correct all mistakes before you turn your paper in.");
lexiconE["cost"]=new Array("1","n.","the price of something","The cost of a first-class stamp is 41 cents.");
lexiconE["cottage"]=new Array("1","n.","a small house","Her family rented a cottage at the beach for a week.");
lexiconE["cotton"]=new Array("1","n.","a cloth made from fibers of the cotton plant","Many T-shirts are made of cotton.");
lexiconE["could"]=new Array("1","v.","would be able","I could meet you at the library after school tomorrow.");
lexiconE["count"]=new Array("1","n.","a sum reached by numbering; total","What’s the count so far for the tailgate party?","2","v.","to say numbers in order","My little brother can count to one hundred.","3","v.","to tell how many","Please count the number of packages to be delivered.");
lexiconE["country"]=new Array("1","n.","a land or district","The United States is a very large country.","2","n.","land outside a city","I like to visit the city, but I prefer to live in the country.");
lexiconE["couple"]=new Array("1","n.","husband and wife","The couple has been married for fifty years.","2","adj.","two","A couple of people volunteered to help clean up after the party.");
lexiconE["course"]=new Array("1","n.","a series of studies","Rachel is taking an eight-week computer course.");
lexiconE["cousin"]=new Array("1","n.","an uncle’s and aunt’s child","I get to see my cousin Ben at the family reunion each year.");
lexiconE["cover"]=new Array("1","n.","something placed over something else","The snow lay like a sparkling cover over everything.");
lexiconE["cow"]=new Array("1","n.","a milk-giving animal","Most of the milk in grocery stores comes from a cow.");
lexiconE["cranberry"]=new Array("1","n.","a small, sour fruit","A cranberry is too sour to eat without being sweetened.");
lexiconE["crank"]=new Array("1","n.","a handle for turning","We turned the crank of the ice cream maker for a long time.","2","v.","to start an engine","Paul kept trying to crank the engine, but it wouldn’t start.");
lexiconE["crash"]=new Array("1","n.","a noise of breaking","There was a crash of breaking glass in the kitchen.","2","v.","to bump into noisily","If the cars don’t stop, they will crash into each other.");
lexiconE["crawl"]=new Array("1","v.","to go forward very slowly","The traffic tends to crawl along that highway during rush hour.","2","v.","to move on hands and knees","The baby could crawl both forward and backward.");
lexiconE["crayon"]=new Array("1","n.","a colored stick of wax used for drawing","I used the purple crayon to color the bunch of grapes.");
lexiconE["cream"]=new Array("1","n.","the fat part of milk","She added a little cream to her cup of tea.");
lexiconE["create"]=new Array("1","v.","to make","David like to create works of art.");
lexiconE["creature"]=new Array("1","n.","a living thing","A shark is a sea creature.");
lexiconE["cricket"]=new Array("1","n.","an insect that looks like a short grasshopper","I heard a cricket chirping outside in the darkness.");
lexiconE["crime"]=new Array("1","n.","an act that breaks the law","Robbery is a crime.");
lexiconE["cripple"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who is unable to move naturally","As a result of his injuries, the man had become a cripple.");
lexiconE["crisp"]=new Array("1","adj.","fresh and firm","The red apple tasted crisp and sweet.");
lexiconE["croak"]=new Array("1","n","the sound a frog makes","We heard a croak, looked down, and saw a little frog on the path.");
lexiconE["crook"]=new Array("1","n.","a thief","The crook was captured by the police as he tried to leave town.");
lexiconE["crop"]=new Array("1","n.","the amount of any plant grown in one place","The entire strawberry crop was ruined by the late frost.");
lexiconE["cross"]=new Array("1","v.","to go from one side of something to another","Look both ways before you cross the street.");
lexiconE["crouch"]=new Array("1","v.","to stoop or bend low","I had to crouch down to look under the porch.");
lexiconE["crow"]=new Array("1","n.","a large black bird","The crow is a curious bird and is attracted to shiny objects.","2","v.","a rooster’s cry","Tomorrow at dawn the rooster will crow.");
lexiconE["crowd"]=new Array("1","n.","many people grouped together","There was a huge crowd at the football game.");
lexiconE["cruel"]=new Array("1","adj.","without mercy","It is better to be kind than to be cruel.");
lexiconE["crumple"]=new Array("1","v.","to wrinkle up","Please hold the paper carefully so you don’t crumple it.");
lexiconE["crush"]=new Array("1","n.","to like someone very much","My teenaged brother has a crush on the girl next door.");
lexiconE["crust"]=new Array("1","n.","the outside part of bread","Cut the crust off each slice of bread.","2","n.","the pastry part of a pie","The crust of the pie was flaky and delicious.");
lexiconE["crutch"]=new Array("1","n.","a metal or wooden stick that helps a person walk","Tim will use a crutch to help him walk until his leg is healed.");
lexiconE["cry"]=new Array("1","v.","to shout","I heard David cry out a warning to the people on the ice.");
lexiconE["cub"]=new Array("1","n.","a baby bear","The mother bear and her cub ate berries in the woods.");
lexiconE["cuddle"]=new Array("1","v.","to hold close and pet","Pick up the puppy and cuddle it, and it will stop whining.");
lexiconE["cup"]=new Array("1","n.","a container with a handle used to drink from","The baby kept dropping her plastic cup on the floor.","2","n.","a measure of eight ounces","The pudding recipe calls for one cup of milk.");
lexiconE["curve"]=new Array("1","n.","a line that bends in one direction","The car came speeding around the curve in the road.");
lexiconE["cut"]=new Array("1","n.","the piece chopped off","We bought a good cut of meat for dinner.","2","v.","to divide a deck of cards","You cut the cards, and I will deal them out.","3","v.","to skip classes","Roger will cut his classes to take a day trip with his family.","4","v.","to slice with a knife","She cut several thin slices from the loaf of bread.","5","v.","to stop","The driver cut the car’s engine and removed the key.");
lexiconE["dad"]=new Array("1","n.","father","My dad coaches our soccer team.");
lexiconE["daddy-long-legs"]=new Array("1","n.","an insect with long legs that looks like a spider","A daddy-long-legs does not spin webs.");
lexiconE["daily"]=new Array("1","n.","a newspaper published every day","The newspaper used to be a daily, but now it is a weekly.");
lexiconE["dairy"]=new Array("1","n.","a company that sells milk and butter","The cafeteria buys all its milk from a local dairy.");
lexiconE["dam"]=new Array("1","n.","wall built across a body of water to hold it back","The drought has lowered the water level in the dam.");
lexiconE["damp"]=new Array("1","adj.","a little wet","Put the damp clothes back in the dryer.");
lexiconE["dance"]=new Array("1","v.","to move the body in rhythm usually to music","The bride and groom will dance to their favorite tune.");
lexiconE["danger"]=new Array("1","n.","the chance of harm","The slippery sidewalk was a danger to pedestrians.");
lexiconE["dare"]=new Array("1","v.","to challenge","I dare you to jump into the swimming pool.");
lexiconE["dark"]=new Array("1","adj.","gloomy","Evan was in a dark mood because he couldn’t go out.","2","adj,","not light colored","Terry’s new coat is dark blue.","3","adj.","without light","We couldn’t see because the room was dark.");
lexiconE["darling"]=new Array("1","adj.","an affectionate name for a loved one","Mom called the baby her darling.");
lexiconE["dart"]=new Array("1","n.","a small, pointed arrow","I threw the dart, and it hit the exact center of the bulls-eye.");
lexiconE["dash"]=new Array("1","n.","a sudden run","The runner made a final dash for the finish line.","2","v.","to hurry off","Brittany had to dash because she was late for the meeting.");
lexiconE["date"]=new Array("1","n.","a day of a month","What is the date of the birthday party?");
lexiconE["daughter"]=new Array("1","n.","a parents’ girl child","Katie is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.");
lexiconE["day"]=new Array("1","n.","a 24-hour period of time","We have just one day of vacation left.","2","n.","the time between sunrise and sunset","They spent all day out on the lake fishing.");
lexiconE["daylight"]=new Array("1","n.","sunrise","Tammy got up before daylight to go to the sale.","2","n.","the light provided by sunshine","Daylight was fading fast.");
lexiconE["dazzle"]=new Array("1","v.","to cause admiration","The players dazzle the fans with their athletic ability.");
lexiconE["dead"]=new Array("1","adj.","no longer alive","A dead plant cannot bloom.");
lexiconE["deal"]=new Array("1","n.","a bargain","She got a really good deal on a computer.","2","v.","to buy and sell","All the stores on this street deal in furniture.");
lexiconE["dear"]=new Array("1","n.","an affectionate name for a loved one","My dad often calls my mom “Dear.”","2","adj.","much loved","She is my mother’s dear friend.");
lexiconE["December"]=new Array("1","n.","the last month of the year","December is a cold month in the northern hemisphere.");
lexiconE["decide"]=new Array("1","v.","to make up your mind","I can’t decide which puppy to choose.");
lexiconE["deck"]=new Array("1","n.","a ship’s floor","The rain made the ship’s deck very slippery.");
lexiconE["decorate"]=new Array("1","v.","to make pretty","Helen decided to decorate the cake with yellow and green icing.");
lexiconE["deep"]=new Array("1","adj.","far down from the surface","There is a deep hole in the middle of the road.");
lexiconE["deer"]=new Array("1","n.","a forest animal","I saw a deer with huge antlers while hiking in the woods.");
lexiconE["defend"]=new Array("1","v.","to keep from harm","The mother bear will defend her cubs against any danger.");
lexiconE["deliver"]=new Array("1","v.","to take something somewhere","It took the mail carriers a long time to deliver all the packages.");
lexiconE["den"]=new Array("1","n.","a cozy, private room","Anne has a fireplace in the den of her home.","2","n.","a criminal’s hideout","The police discovered the robbers’ den and arrested them.");
lexiconE["describe"]=new Array("1","v.","to give word pictures of something","Please describe the dress that you bought.");
lexiconE["design"]=new Array("1","n.","a pattern","The landscaper finally finished the design for the garden.");
lexiconE["desk"]=new Array("1","n.","a table for writing","I thought that the book was in my desk, but it’s not.");
lexiconE["dessert"]=new Array("1","n.","the last course of a meal, usually sweet","We usually have fresh fruit for dessert after dinner.");
lexiconE["destroy"]=new Array("1","v.","to knock to pieces","The city will destroy the houses and build a highway in their place.");
lexiconE["detergent"]=new Array("1","n.","a cleaning agent","This detergent can get clothes clean in cold water.");
lexiconE["dial"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a telephone","The old telephone had a large, round dial on the front.","2","n.","a radio or TV tuner","The dial on my radio has broken off.","3","v.","to use a telephone","Did you dial the wrong telephone number?");
lexiconE["dice"]=new Array("1","n.","two white, spotted cubes used in playing games","We couldn’t play the board game because the dice were missing.");
lexiconE["did"]=new Array("1","v.","performed","Every morning Ted did twenty laps in the swimming pool.","2","v.","was doing","I did my homework while my sister made dinner.");
lexiconE["die"]=new Array("1","v.","to stop living","If you don’t water the plant, it will die.");
lexiconE["diet"]=new Array("1","n.","specially selected foods","My sister is on a low-salt diet.","2","v.","to eat only certain foods","The best way to lose weight is to diet and exercise.");
lexiconE["difficult"]=new Array("1","adj.","hard to get along with","Monica can be difficult when she doesn’t get her way.");
lexiconE["dig"]=new Array("1","v.","to break earth and remove it","Dave will dig a hole in the back yard and plant a maple tree.");
lexiconE["dim"]=new Array("1","adj.","almost dark","It was so dim in the room that he couldn’t read the paper.","2","adj.","not clearly seen","Fran saw the dim outline of a figure in the distance.");
lexiconE["dime"]=new Array("1","n.","ten cents","Sam put a dime into the parking meter.");
lexiconE["dine"]=new Array("1","v.","to eat dinner","I will dine on tacos, black beans, and rice.");
lexiconE["ding"]=new Array("1","n.","a sound made by a bell","When we heard the ding, we know the time was up.");
lexiconE["dinosaur"]=new Array("1","n.","any of a group of extinct reptiles","I saw the skeleton of a dinosaur at the museum.");
lexiconE["dip"]=new Array("1","n.","a sauce for snacks","My favorite dip with corn chips is salsa.");
lexiconE["dirt"]=new Array("1","n.","loose earth; soil","Try not to track dirt from the garden into the house.");
lexiconE["disgrace"]=new Array("1","n.","shame","The terrible condition of the house was a disgrace.");
lexiconE["dish"]=new Array("1","n.","a plate for food","Lara put the rolls on a large blue dish.","2","n.","a special food","Mom cooks macaroni and cheese, our favorite dish, once a week.");
lexiconE["display"]=new Array("1","v.","to show or exhibit","The artist will display her paintings at the library.");
lexiconE["dive"]=new Array("1","v.","a downward plunge into water","Seth performed a perfect dive into the pool.","2","v.","to plunge into water","Brad watched his brother dive off the board and into the pool.");
lexiconE["divide"]=new Array("1","v.","to cut or separate into parts","Divide the pie into eight equal parts.","2","v.","to show how many times one number contains another number","When you divide 9 by 3, the answer is 3.");
lexiconE["dizzy"]=new Array("1","adj","feeling unsteady and about to fall","The children ran in circles until they were dizzy.");
lexiconE["do"]=new Array("1","v.","to make or act","Let’s do something fun this afternoon.");
lexiconE["dock"]=new Array("1","n.","the place where ships tie up","There was a cruise ship at the dock.");
lexiconE["doctor"]=new Array("1","n.","a medical expert","James is a doctor who specializes in the care of children.","2","v.","to try to cure","Hank tried to doctor his cold with rest and chicken soup.");
lexiconE["dog"]=new Array("1","n.","a four-legged animal that makes a barking noise","The beagle is my favorite breed of dog.");
lexiconE["doll"]=new Array("1","n.","a toy that looks like a human figure","The doll was almost as big as a real baby.");
lexiconE["dollar"]=new Array("1","n.","U.S. official money","Four quarters make one dollar.");
lexiconE["donkey"]=new Array("1","n.","an animal related to a horse, but smaller","The donkey carried several packs on its backs.");
lexiconE["doodle"]=new Array("1","v.","to scribble idly","I watched Sara doodle all over her notebook cover.");
lexiconE["doom"]=new Array("1","n.","an unhappy fate","The sailors met their doom when the ship went down.");
lexiconE["door"]=new Array("1","n.","an opening in a building","The front door of the house is painted red.");
lexiconE["dot"]=new Array("1","n.","a mark","The dot on the map shows the location of the town.","2","n.","a speck","There was a dot of lint on the shoulder of his coat.");
lexiconE["double"]=new Array("1","adj.","having or made up of two parts","The people stood in a double row to get into the theater.","2","adj.","twice as much","I have five dollars, but the book costs double that.");
lexiconE["dove"]=new Array("1","n.","a type of pigeon, known as a bird of peace","There are two doves in the tree outside the window.");
lexiconE["down"]=new Array("1","prep.","toward the ground","We rode the elevator down to the ground floor of the building.");
lexiconE["dozen"]=new Array("1","n.","twelve","Eggs are packaged by the dozen.");
lexiconE["drag"]=new Array("1","v.","to pull along","The child likes to drag her blanket with her wherever she goes.");
lexiconE["dragon"]=new Array("1","n.","an imaginary fire-breathing beast","The fairy tale was about a terrible dragon who guarded a treasure.");
lexiconE["drain"]=new Array("1","v.","to draw off water","The workers will drain all the water from the pool.");
lexiconE["drape"]=new Array("1","v.","to arrange in folds","Sue decided to drape a large silk shawl on the back of the sofa.");
lexiconE["draw"]=new Array("1","v.","to make a picture","I watched my sister draw a very good picture of a cat.");
lexiconE["dream"]=new Array("1","n.","to see images while asleep","My dream about taking a test seemed very real.");
lexiconE["dress"]=new Array("1","n.","a woman’s or girl’s article of clothing","The little girl wore a yellow dress with green ribbons.","2","n.","clothes","A heavy coat is not appropriate dress for summer.","3","v.","to put clothes on","It was cold in my room so I tried to dress quickly.");
lexiconE["drill"]=new Array("1","n.","a hole-cutting instrument","Dad asked me to get his drill from the tool box.");
lexiconE["drink"]=new Array("1","n.","liquid for swallowing","Lemonade is my favorite cold drink.","2","v.","to swallow a liquid","It’s a good idea to drink a lot of water in hot weather.");
lexiconE["drive"]=new Array("1","n.","an auto trip","They went for a drive in the country.","2","v.","to operate a car or other vehicle","Always drive within the speed limit.");
lexiconE["drop"]=new Array("1","v.","a sudden fall","The temperature may drop below freezing tonight.","2","n.","the length of a fall","It was a fifty foot drop from the top of the cliff to the bottom.","3","v.","to let fall","Don’t drop the plates.","4","v.","to stop talking about a subject","Everyone was bored by the topic, but she wouldn’t drop it.");
lexiconE["drown"]=new Array("1","v.","to die by suffocating in water or other liquid","A good swimmer is not likely to drown.","2","v.","to kill by keeping under water or other liquid","The raging flood waters caused three people to drown.");
lexiconE["drug"]=new Array("1","v.","to give medicine (by a doctor)","The doctor decided to drug her patient to help him sleep.");
lexiconE["drum"]=new Array("1","n.","a musical instrument","Ricky bought a new drum for his drum set.","2","v.","to beat a rhythm","Bill used a pencil to drum on his desk.");
lexiconE["dry"]=new Array("1","adj.","not interesting","The book was so dry that I didn’t bother to finish it.","2","adj.","not wet or damp","Many plants don’t grow well in a dry climate.");
lexiconE["duck"]=new Array("1","n.","a water bird","The duck paddled around the small pond looking for food.");
lexiconE["dugout"]=new Array("1","n.","a boat like a canoe made from a hollow log","Jack used the dugout to get across the river.");
lexiconE["dummy"]=new Array("1","n.","not the real thing","The computer that the actors used during the play was a dummy.");
lexiconE["dump"]=new Array("1","n.","a place for trash","The garbage trucks took the trash to the dump.");
lexiconE["dunk"]=new Array("1","v.","to dip in liquid","I like to dunk my cookies in milk.");
lexiconE["during"]=new Array("1","prep.","while something else is happening","Tulips bloom during the spring.");
lexiconE["dust"]=new Array("1","n.","fine dirt","There was a layer of dust covering the table.");
lexiconE["eager"]=new Array("1","adj.","to want very much to do something","Jen was so eager to hear the concert that she arrived an hour early.");
lexiconE["eagle"]=new Array("1","n.","a large, strong bird","An eagle catches its prey with its sharp claws.");
lexiconE["ear"]=new Array("1","n.","the part of the body used to hear","The dog had one black ear and one white one.");
lexiconE["early"]=new Array("1","adv.","before the usual time","The bus left early so I missed it.","2","adv.","near the start of something","We left early in the morning to go fishing.","3","adv","not late","Pam is always early, but Pat is always late.");
lexiconE["earn"]=new Array("1","v.","to get pay for work","They were able to earn money for the trip by working after school.");
lexiconE["Earth"]=new Array("1","n.","the world we live in","Earth is the 5th largest planet in our solar system.");
lexiconE["earth"]=new Array("1","n.","the ground","Bright sunlight made the earth in the garden warm to the touch.");
lexiconE["east"]=new Array("1","adv.","a direction","We drove east along Route 25 for twenty miles.","2","n.","the part of the horizon where the sun rises","The sun travels from the east to the west during the day.");
lexiconE["eat"]=new Array("1","v.","to chew on and swallow food","I try to eat a variety of healthful foods every day.");
lexiconE["edge"]=new Array("1","n.","the cutting side of a blade","The edge of that knife is very sharp.");
lexiconE["eel"]=new Array("1","n.","a long, thin fish","An eel looks like a snake.");
lexiconE["egg"]=new Array("1","n.","the inside of a chicken egg, used for food","My favorite breakfast is one egg with a slice of whole wheat toast.");
lexiconE["eight"]=new Array("1","adj.","the number that is one more than seven (8)","Paul’s sister is eight years old.");
lexiconE["eighteen"]=new Array("1","adj.","the number that is seventeen plus one (18)","There are eighteen candles on the birthday cake.");
lexiconE["eighth"]=new Array("1","adj.","the number after seventh","Remy is in the eighth grade.");
lexiconE["eighty"]=new Array("1","v.","eight times ten (80)","Grandma is eighty years old, but she is quite healthy.");
lexiconE["elastic"]=new Array("1","adj.","can be stretched","Two elastic bands were stretched tight around the books.");
lexiconE["elbow"]=new Array("1","n.","the joint between the wrist and the shoulder","Tess broke her elbow while skateboarding.");
lexiconE["elect"]=new Array("1","v.","to choose by vote","The town will elect its mayor next week.");
lexiconE["elephant"]=new Array("1","n.","the largest land animal","The baby elephant picked up the peanut with its trunk.");
lexiconE["eleven"]=new Array("1","adj.","one more than ten","Five plus five plus one equals eleven.");
lexiconE["elm"]=new Array("1","n.","a type of tree","A huge elm in the yard shades the house all summer.");
lexiconE["else"]=new Array("1","adj.","other","Would you like soup for lunch or something else?");
lexiconE["empty"]=new Array("1","adj.","having nothing in it","I thought the container was full of water, but it was empty.");
lexiconE["encyclopedia"]=new Array("1","n.","book with information about many subjects","I looked in the encyclopedia to find out more about dinosaurs.");
lexiconE["end"]=new Array("1","n.","the edge","They lived at the south end of town.","2","n.","the last part","Most of the movie was sad, but the end was happy.","3","n.","the limit","I am reaching the end of my patience with you.","4","v.","to finish","We were hoping that the rain wouldn’t end the game.");
lexiconE["enemy"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who wishes harm to another","Having an enemy can be dangerous.");
lexiconE["engine"]=new Array("1","n.","a machine that pulls a train","The little boy’s train set has a black engine to pull all the cars.","2","n.","a motor","The car’s engine needs to be repaired.");
lexiconE["enjoy"]=new Array("1","v.","to take pleasure in","Do you enjoy listening to classical music?");
lexiconE["enough"]=new Array("1","adj.","as much as needed","We prepared enough food to feed everyone.");
lexiconE["enter"]=new Array("1","v.","to go into","Take off your muddy shoes before you enter the house.","2","v.","to take part in","Ron will enter two races at our school’s Olympic games.");
lexiconE["envelope"]=new Array("1","v.","a container for a letter","Write your vote on a piece of paper and seal it in an envelope.");
lexiconE["epilepsy"]=new Array("1","n.","a disease of the brain","Epilepsy can often be controlled with medicine.");
lexiconE["equal"]=new Array("1","adj.","a symbol used in arithmetic","Sometimes I get the equal sign and the plus sign mixed up.","2","adj.","the same","Four quarts are equal to one gallon.");
lexiconE["errand"]=new Array("1","n.","a short trip to do something specific","My errand today is to go to the grocery store.");
lexiconE["erupt"]=new Array("1","v.","to burst suddenly and with force","The volcano could erupt at any time.");
lexiconE["escape"]=new Array("1","n.","a way to get free","The rabbit made its escape when its cage was left unlocked.","2","v.","to get away from","The villagers will escape the flood by going up into the hills.","3","v.","to stay safe from","It is possible to escape some diseases by getting shots.");
lexiconE["Eskimo"]=new Array("1","n.","a member of a group living in the Arctic north an","Eskimo usually has a great respect for nature.");
lexiconE["even"]=new Array("1","adj.","divided equally","The cake was cut into even pieces.","2","adj.","equal","At the end of the 8th inning of the game, the score was even.","3","adj.","smooth","Fred glided over the even surface of the ice.","4","adj.","steady or regular","Keep the car at an even speed on the highway.","5","v.","to make level","A steamroller will even the road’s bumpy surface.");
lexiconE["evening"]=new Array("1","n.","from sunset to bedtime","The child’s bedtime is in the late evening.","2","adj.","late afternoon","We eat our evening meal at 6:00 P.M.");
lexiconE["ever"]=new Array("1","adv.","at anytime","Have you ever visited New York City?");
lexiconE["every"]=new Array("1","adj.","each","Every book on the list is worth reading.");
lexiconE["evil"]=new Array("1","n.","bad or wrong","The opposite of evil is good.");
lexiconE["example"]=new Array("1","n.","a sample","This painting is an example of the kind of art Juan creates.");
lexiconE["except"]=new Array("1","prep.","but","Everyone except Marisa was wearing a red sweatshirt.");
lexiconE["exercise"]=new Array("1","n.","activity that improves the body’s condition","Walking is a form of exercise.");
lexiconE["exit"]=new Array("1","n.","a way out of a building","We left the theater by the closest exit.","2","v.","to go out","It took exactly three minutes for all the children to exit the school.");
lexiconE["expert"]=new Array("1","n.","a person with special skill","The owner hired an expert to redecorate the hotel.","2","adj.","highly skilled","Brenda, who is an expert cook, has won many awards.");
lexiconE["explain"]=new Array("1","v.","to give the reason for","Beth couldn’t explain why she was so late.","2","v","to make clear","Jeff tried to explain to us how to play a guitar.");
lexiconE["explore"]=new Array("1","v.","to search for","My family likes to explore the beach for shells.","2","v.","to travel in order to learn or discover","A team of scientists plan to explore the river this summer.");
lexiconE["express"]=new Array("1","n.","a fast form for delivering something","If you send the package by express, it will arrive on time.");
lexiconE["extra"]=new Array("1","adj.","something added to what is usual or needed","Roger ate an extra helping of vegetables for lunch.");
lexiconE["eye"]=new Array("1","n.","a hole in a needle","Pushing thread through the eye of a small needle is not easy.","2","n.","the part of the body you see with","I covered my right eye and read the letters on the chart.","3","v.","to watch closely","I saw the little girl eye the plate of cookies.");
lexiconE["fa"]=new Array("1","n.","a musical note","Fa is the fourth note of the major scale.");
lexiconE["fabulous"]=new Array("1","adj.","amazing","Martina won a fabulous trip around the world.");
lexiconE["face"]=new Array("1","n.","the front part of the head","Put some sun block on your face.","2","v.","to look straight at","Please face the front of the line.");
lexiconE["factory"]=new Array("1","n.","a building where goods are made","Bob works at a factory the produces television sets.");
lexiconE["fade"]=new Array("1","v.","to lose color","Sunlight caused the curtain to fade from red to pink.");
lexiconE["fail"]=new Array("1","v.","not to succeed in doing something","Bert is studying hard so he won’t fail the test.");
lexiconE["faint"]=new Array("1","v.","to become unconscious","The intense heat and lack of water caused her to faint.");
lexiconE["fair"]=new Array("1","adj.","without favoring anyone or anything","The judges were fair in awarding the prizes.");
lexiconE["fairy"]=new Array("1","n.","an imaginary being","The tiny fairy had magical powers.");
lexiconE["faith"]=new Array("1","n.","believed or trusted without proof","They had complete faith that their plan would work.");
lexiconE["fall"]=new Array("1","n..","autumn","I love the crisp, cool days and bright leaves of fall.","2","v.","to come down","We are all hoping that gasoline prices will fall.","3","v.","to tumble","Be careful or you will fall off that ladder.");
lexiconE["false"]=new Array("1","adj.","not real","The actor wore a false beard.","2","adj.","not true","The statement that the Earth is flat is false.");
lexiconE["family"]=new Array("1","n.","group of people who related and live together","The average family in the United States has four members.","2","n.","persons related by birth","Our whole family meets once a year at a state park.");
lexiconE["fan"]=new Array("1","n.","a folded paper breeze maker","I made a fan and used it to cool off.","2","v.","to make a breeze","If you are too warm, use a magazine to fan yourself.");
lexiconE["far"]=new Array("1","adv.","a long way off","He looked over the edge of the building at the scene far below.");
lexiconE["farm"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of land used to raise crops or animals","The Browns grow vegetables on their farm.");
lexiconE["fast"]=new Array("1","adj.","speedy","A fast train sped by the railroad crossing.");
lexiconE["fat"]=new Array("1","adj.","weighs too much","The dog is fat and should eat less food.");
lexiconE["father"]=new Array("1","n.","dad","My father takes my brother and me to ball games.");
lexiconE["favor"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind act","We did Pam a favor by giving her a ride to the library.");
lexiconE["fawn"]=new Array("1","n.","a young deer","The mother deer kept her fawn close by to protect it.");
lexiconE["fear"]=new Array("1","v.","to be afraid","I used to fear the dark, but I don’t anymore.");
lexiconE["feast"]=new Array("1","n.","a fancy meal","We are looking forward to a delicious Thanksgiving feast.","2","v.","to eat a fancy meal","Tonight we’ll feast on turkey, potatoes, and cranberry sauce.");
lexiconE["feather"]=new Array("1","n.","light, soft body parts that cover a bird’s skin","Anne found a blue jay feather.");
lexiconE["February"]=new Array("1","n.","second month of the year","Valentine’s Day is February 14.");
lexiconE["feed"]=new Array("1","n.","food for animals","The horses’ feed is a mixture of oats and barley.","2","v.","to give food to","There is enough food here to feed everyone.");
lexiconE["feel"]=new Array("1","v.","to search by touch","It was dark so we had to feel our way along the hallway.","2","v.","to touch with the hands","Feel my forehead to see if I have a fever.");
lexiconE["feet"]=new Array("1","n.","the body part you walk on","Brad’s feet were sore after the long walk.","2","n.","twelve inch lengths of something","The big box was three feet long by two feet wide.");
lexiconE["fence"]=new Array("1","n.","a wall between property","The neighbor’s dog keeps jumping over the fence into our yard.");
lexiconE["fern"]=new Array("1","n.","a green plant","A fern needs shade to grow well.");
lexiconE["ferry"]=new Array("1","n.","a river-crossing boat","The captain of the ferry welcomed us aboard.");
lexiconE["fever"]=new Array("1","n.","a body temperature higher than normal","The child’s cold gave him a fever of 101 degrees.");
lexiconE["few"]=new Array("1","adj.","a small number","Only a few of this large number of books have been sold.","2","adj.","not many","Few people live to be 100 years old.");
lexiconE["fiddle"]=new Array("1","n.","a violin","The fiddle is made of maple wood and makes a beautiful sound.","2","v","to play a violin","My grandfather can fiddle the most lively music.");
lexiconE["field"]=new Array("1","n.","land for special use","The farmer plans to plant wheat in that field in the spring.","2","n.","open land","The dog wandered through the field hunting for rabbits.");
lexiconE["fierce"]=new Array("1","adj.","violent","The fierce storm tore the roof off the house.");
lexiconE["fiesta"]=new Array("1","n.","a celebration","There was much singing, dancing, and good food at the fiesta.");
lexiconE["fight"]=new Array("1","n.","a battle","The fight between the two armies was over quickly.","2","v.","to go to war against","The countries settled their problem without having to fight.","3","v.","to hit and hurt each other","The dogs began to fight over the bone.");
lexiconE["file"]=new Array("1","v.","to march in a line","The members of the jury began to file into the courtroom.");
lexiconE["film"]=new Array("1","n.","a movie","We ate popcorn as we watched the film.","2","n.","the strip of material on which pictures are taken","There is no film in the camera.","3","v.","to make a movie of","The director has decided to film an adventure story in Alaska.");
lexiconE["fin"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a fish","The fish’s fin on the right front side of its body is torn.");
lexiconE["final"]=new Array("1","adj.","not to be changed","That is my final answer, and I will not change my mind.");
lexiconE["find"]=new Array("1","v.","to get back what was lost","I hope you find your other glove.");
lexiconE["finger"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of the hand","Tim has a small cut on the little finger of his right hand.");
lexiconE["finish"]=new Array("1","n.","the end","We all watched the exciting finish of the race.");
lexiconE["fire"]=new Array("1","n.","a flame","The fire from the candle shone brightly in the window.","2","n.","something that is burning","The factory fire was caused by lightning.","3","v.","to shoot a gun","The robber surrendered so the police officers didn’t have to fire.");
lexiconE["first"]=new Array("1","n.","ahead of all others","The medical discovery was the first of its kind.","2","adv.","just ahead of second","The blue car finished first in the race.");
lexiconE["fish"]=new Array("1","n.","a water animal with scales, fins, and gills","I caught a small fish, but I threw it back into the lake.","2","v.","to try to catch fish","Whenever they fish in the pond, they never catch anything.");
lexiconE["fit"]=new Array("1","v.","to adjust properly","Fit the last two pieces carefully into the puzzle.");
lexiconE["five"]=new Array("1","adj","one more than four (5)","Yesterday, Sally was four years old, but today she is five.");
lexiconE["fix"]=new Array("1","v","to get something ready","Don’t fix dinner until we get home.","2","v.","to repair or mend","The clock is broken, and I don’t know how to fix it.");
lexiconE["fizz"]=new Array("1","v.","to make a hissing sound","Soda will fizz when you pour it into a glass.");
lexiconE["flag"]=new Array("1","n.","a cloth emblem or symbol of a nation","The flag of the United States is red, white, and blue.","2","v.","to signal","She raised her hand to flag a taxi.");
lexiconE["flame"]=new Array("1","n.","a burst of fire","The flame from the burning log was blue and orange.");
lexiconE["flap"]=new Array("1","n.","the part of an envelope where it is sealed","The flap of an envelope has glue on it.","2","v","to move back and forth","A bird will flap its wings to fly.");
lexiconE["flash"]=new Array("1","n.","a burst of light","The flash of lightning lit up the dark sky.","2","v.","to gleam or glitter","The diamonds in Jan’s bracelet began to flash in the sunlight.");
lexiconE["flavor"]=new Array("1","n.","a taste","Those pickles have a sour flavor.","2","v.","to give taste to food or drink","Sara will flavor the tea with lemon.");
lexiconE["float"]=new Array("1","v.","to rest on top of water","The young swimmer is learning to float on the water.");
lexiconE["flock"]=new Array("1","n.","a group of animals of one kind","A large flock of birds sat on the telephone wires.","2","v.","to group together","People flock to the beach in hot weather.");
lexiconE["flood"]=new Array("1","n.","an unusual flow of water","A burst water pipe caused a flood in the basement.","2","v.","to cover with water","The river will flood the town if it continues to rain.");
lexiconE["floor"]=new Array("1","n.","the bottom","Strange plants and animals live in the dark of the ocean’s floor.","2","n.","the bottom of a room","The baby emptied her cup of milk on the kitchen floor.");
lexiconE["floss"]=new Array("1","n.","dental thread","Kim uses floss each day to clean between her teeth.");
lexiconE["flour"]=new Array("1","n.","a fine-ground wheat","Roy used whole-wheat flour to make three loaves of bread.");
lexiconE["flower"]=new Array("1","n.","the blossom of a plant","The flower of a daffodil is yellow, and the leaves are green.","2","v.","to bloom","Daffodils flower in early spring.");
lexiconE["flu"]=new Array("1","n.","a sickness [shortened form of influenza]","Sam was so sick from the flu that he missed a week of school.");
lexiconE["fluff"]=new Array("1","n.","a soft downy material","Baby chicks look like little balls of fluff.");
lexiconE["flunk"]=new Array("1","v.","to fail","Tina studied hard because she didn’t want to flunk the test.");
lexiconE["flute"]=new Array("1","n.","a musical instrument","The flute had a bright silvery sound.");
lexiconE["fly"]=new Array("1","n.","a winged insect","A fly kept landing on our picnic food.","2","v.","to drive an airplane","My dad wants to learn to fly an airplane.","3","v.","to go through the air","If you scare the bird, it will fly away.","4","v.","to travel by airplane","We will fly to Georgia to visit relatives this summer.");
lexiconE["follow"]=new Array("1","v.","to go along","Follow this road for a mile, and you will come to the town.","2","v.","to keep your eyes on","Follow the rising kite with your eyes to see how high it goes.");
lexiconE["food"]=new Array("1","n.","things to eat","We went to the grocery store to buy food for the week.");
lexiconE["fool"]=new Array("1","v.","to play a trick on","Beth pretended to be asleep, but she didn’t fool her parents.","2","v.","to play and joke","Those two always fool around, even when they should be serious.");
lexiconE["foot"]=new Array("1","n.","the bottom end of a bed","My dog sleeps at the foot of my bed.","2","n.","the lowest part of something","The house is at the foot of the hill.","3","n.","the lowest part of the leg","I can’t run because I hurt my foot.","4","n.","twelve inches","The little window is just a foot wide.");
lexiconE["football"]=new Array("1","n.","a game","Our team won the football game by seven points.","2","n.","an oval-shaped ball","The shape of a football makes it easier to throw and catch.");
lexiconE["for"]=new Array("1","prep.","at the price of","The gloves were on sale for three dollars.","2","prep.","given to","This present is for Jean.","3","prep.","in favor or support of","The whole class voted for a field trip to the zoo.","4","prep.","throughout a time or distance of","We worked in the yard for two hours.");
lexiconE["force"]=new Array("1","v.","to make someone do something","Bad weather may force us to change our plans.","2","v.","to push or pull on something","If you don’t find the key, you will have to force the lock.");
lexiconE["foreign"]=new Array("1","adj.","of or from another country","My neighbor from Germany speaks English with a foreign accent.");
lexiconE["forest"]=new Array("1","n.","woods","In the forest, we saw many huge redwood trees.");
lexiconE["forget"]=new Array("1","v.","not to remember","Don’t forget to get some milk when you go to the store.");
lexiconE["fork"]=new Array("1","n.","an eating tool","A spoon, not a fork, is best for eating soup.");
lexiconE["form"]=new Array("1","n.","paper with blank spaces","Write the necessary information in the blanks on that form.","2","v.","to make; put together","The artist will form a bowl out of the clay.");
lexiconE["fortune"]=new Array("1","n.","fate or destiny","No one knows what his or her fortune will be.");
lexiconE["forty"]=new Array("1","adj.","four times ten (40)","My dad is forty years old.");
lexiconE["forward"]=new Array("1","v.","to send on","My parents will forward my mail to me at camp this summer.","2","adv.","toward the front","Monica came forward to receive the spelling award.");
lexiconE["four"]=new Array("1","adj.","one more than three (4)","My little brother will be four years old this week.");
lexiconE["fox"]=new Array("1","n.","a dog-like wild animal","A fox lives in the woods near the farm.");
lexiconE["foxhound"]=new Array("1","n.","a hunting dog","A foxhound has a very good sense of smell and hunts foxes.");
lexiconE["frame"]=new Array("1","n.","a border for a picture","The painting’s frame is made of wood.");
lexiconE["freckles"]=new Array("1","n.","small spots on the skin","People with red hair often have lots of freckles.");
lexiconE["free"]=new Array("1","v.","to let go","We shall free the injured bird as soon as its wing is healed.","2","v.","to release from another’s control","The governor will free the innocent person from prison.","3","adj.","without cost","Volunteers provided free bottles of water to the runners.");
lexiconE["freeze"]=new Array("1","v.","to get very cold","I know I’ll freeze if I have to wait long for the bus.","2","v.","to harden because of cold","If the temperature drops, all that rain will freeze into ice.","3","v.","to remain still","I saw the rabbit freeze at the sight of the big dog.");
lexiconE["fresh"]=new Array("1","adj.","new, not spoiled","We go to the market each day to buy fresh vegetables.","2","adj.","pure and cool","We took a walk to get some fresh air.","3","adj.","without experience","She was so fresh to her new job that she asked a lot of questions.");
lexiconE["Friday"]=new Array("1","n.","the sixth day of the week","Friday is the last day of school each week.");
lexiconE["friend"]=new Array("1","n.","a person one likes","Roger is my best friend because we get along so well.");
lexiconE["frog"]=new Array("1","n.","animal with moist skin that lives in or near water","The frog hopped off the river bank and into the water.");
lexiconE["from"]=new Array("1","prep.","because","We were shivering from the cold.","2","prep.","out of","Please get me a glass of milk from the refrigerator.");
lexiconE["front"]=new Array("1","n.","the part that faces forward","My jacket has a zipper in the front.");
lexiconE["frost"]=new Array("1","n.","frozen dew","There was frost on the grass this morning.","2","n.","great coldness","A late frost damaged the strawberry crop last spring.","3","v.","to chill or freeze","A very cold night will frost the windows.");
lexiconE["fruit"]=new Array("1","n.","sweet or sour food, such as lemons or apples","There were oranges, apples, and pears in the fruit salad.");
lexiconE["fry"]=new Array("1","v.","to cook in hot grease","I will fry an egg and some bacon for breakfast.");
lexiconE["fudge"]=new Array("1","n.","a soft candy","Fudge is very sweet so I ate just a little piece.");
lexiconE["full"]=new Array("1","adj.","having all it can hold","The glass is full of juice.");
lexiconE["full moon"]=new Array("1","n.","the moon when all of the side facing Earth is visible","The light from the full moon was almost bright enough to read by.");
lexiconE["fun"]=new Array("1","n.","an amusement or sport","Playing in the snow with my friends is fun.");
lexiconE["fur"]=new Array("1","n.","the hair of certain animals","The bear’s brown fur with thick and heavy.");
lexiconE["furniture"]=new Array("1","n.","tables, chairs, and other moveable articles","The furniture in the dining room was all made of wood.");
lexiconE["further"]=new Array("1","adv.","at a greater distance","Walk a little further down this street, and you will see the park.");
lexiconE["gag"]=new Array("1","n.","a joke","We all thought the gag was very funny.");
lexiconE["gallon"]=new Array("1","n.","four quarts","We made a gallon of homemade ice cream for the party.");
lexiconE["gallop"]=new Array("1","v.","a horse’s fastest speed","We watched the horses gallop around the track.");
lexiconE["gamble"]=new Array("1","v.","to play games for money","To gamble usually results in losing your money.","2","v.","to take big chances","The coach decided to gamble and put in a new player.");
lexiconE["game"]=new Array("1","n.","a form of play","The baseball game ended because of the rain.");
lexiconE["gang"]=new Array("1","n.","a group of people","The workers on the road gang are building a new highway.");
lexiconE["garage"]=new Array("1","n.","a shelter for automobiles","The house has a two-car garage.");
lexiconE["garbage"]=new Array("1","n.","waste matter","If we recycle, there will be much less garbage.");
lexiconE["garden"]=new Array("1","n.","a place for plants","Seth’s garden contains both flowers and vegetables.","2","v.","to grow plants","My dad likes to garden in his spare time.");
lexiconE["gargle"]=new Array("1","v.","to wash the throat with liquid","If you have a sore throat, gargle with salt water.");
lexiconE["garter snake"]=new Array("1","n.","a small, harmless snake","The little garter snake was warming itself in the sun.");
lexiconE["gas"]=new Array("1","n.","a heating and cooking fuel","We cook our food with gas.","2","n.","gasoline","The price of gas has become more and more expensive.","3","n.","not solid or liquid, such as air or steam","Oxygen is a gas that makes up part of the air.");
lexiconE["gate"]=new Array("1","n.","a door in a fence or wall","The latch on the garden gate was broken.");
lexiconE["gather"]=new Array("1","v.","to bring together","People often gather at a construction site to watch the work.","2","v.","to pick up and collect","Gather some flowers from the garden.");
lexiconE["gauge"]=new Array("1","n.","an instrument to get an exact measure","A thermometer is a gauge to measure temperature.");
lexiconE["gay"]=new Array("1","adj.","merry, lively","We had a gay time at the amusement park.");
lexiconE["gear"]=new Array("1","n.","goods","We collected our camping gear and took it to the car.");
lexiconE["general"]=new Array("1","n.","a high ranking officer in the army","The general advised the President in matters of war.");
lexiconE["genie"]=new Array("1","n.","an imaginary good or evil spirit","The genie granted the prince three wishes.");
lexiconE["genius"]=new Array("1","n.","a person with an outstanding ability","Matthew is a genius in math.");
lexiconE["gentle"]=new Array("1","adj.","light and soft","A gentle rain fell all day.");
lexiconE["geography"]=new Array("1","n.","the study of Earth","This month we will study the geography of Africa.");
lexiconE["gerbil"]=new Array("1","n.","a mouse like animal","The name of my pet gerbil is Max.");
lexiconE["get"]=new Array("1","v.","to go and take","Please get some bread and bring it to a table.","2","v.","to receive","I would like to get a good grade on the test.");
lexiconE["giant"]=new Array("1","n.","a very large person","The center on the basketball team is a seven foot giant.","2","n.","an imaginary being who looks like a huge person","The giant was taller than all the trees in the forest.","3","adj.","very large","Charles took a giant piece of pizza.");
lexiconE["gift"]=new Array("1","n.","a present","Rita’s gift to her mother was a bouquet of flowers.","2","n.","a special ability","Tim has a gift for playing the piano.");
lexiconE["gigantic"]=new Array("1","adj.","very big","The gigantic airplane can carry 300 passengers.");
lexiconE["giggle"]=new Array("1","n.","a silly laugh","The clown’s giggle made the children laugh.");
lexiconE["gill"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a fish","A fish’s gill takes oxygen from water.");
lexiconE["gingerbread"]=new Array("1","adj.","a molasses cake or cookie","Lee and Gram made a gingerbread house with white icing.");
lexiconE["giraffe"]=new Array("1","n.","a spotted animal with a very long neck","The giraffe ate leaves from the top of the tree.");
lexiconE["girl"]=new Array("1","n.","a young woman","The girl in the blue dress is my sister.");
lexiconE["give"]=new Array("1","v.","to hand over","Please give back the pencil I loaned you.","2","v.","to supply something","How much milk does that cow give each day?");
lexiconE["glad"]=new Array("1","adj.","happy; pleased","We were glad to see our relatives at Thanksgiving.");
lexiconE["glance"]=new Array("1","n.","a quick look","A glance around the room told us Bob was not there.","2","v.","to look at quickly","Look carefully, just don’t glance at the painting.");
lexiconE["glare"]=new Array("1","n.","a strong light","The glare from the sun hurt my eyes.","2","n.","an angry look","The child’s glare told us he was very angry.");
lexiconE["glass"]=new Array("1","n.","a container for drinking","I drank a big glass of orange juice.","2","n.","a hard, clear breakable material","The glass in the window was cracked.");
lexiconE["globe"]=new Array("1","n.","an object shaped like a ball","The streetlight’s white globe shone brightly in the dark.","2","n.","the Earth","Pete traveled around the globe visiting many countries.");
lexiconE["glove"]=new Array("1","n.","a covering for the hand","Beth lost her glove so one of her hands was cold.");
lexiconE["glow"]=new Array("1","n.","a soft light or brightness","Sam read the map by the glow of the campfire.","2","v.","to be softly bright","The embers of a fire will glow after the flames are gone.");
lexiconE["glue"]=new Array("1","n.","a substance used to stick things together","The bottle of glue tipped over and stuck to the table top.","2","v.","to fix so that broken parts stick together","I will glue the handle back onto the cup.");
lexiconE["go"]=new Array("1","v.","to leave","I have to go now, or I will miss my bus.","2","v.","to move from one place to another","Tim will go up and down the beach to look for shells.","3","v.","to pass by","If you are busy, the time will go more quickly.","4","v.","to work or run","Jack tried everything to fix the car, but it still wouldn’t go.");
lexiconE["goat"]=new Array("1","n.","a sheep-like animal with horns","A goat is a farm animal that gives milk, like a cow.");
lexiconE["gold"]=new Array("1","adj.","a deep yellow color","The red and gold leaves sparkled in the fall sunlight.","2","n.","a valuable yellow metal","The bracelet was made of gold.");
lexiconE["golf"]=new Array("1","n.","an outdoor game played on a special course","My mom gets exercise by playing golf.");
lexiconE["good"]=new Array("1","adj.","pleasant","I have some very good news for you.","2","adj.","well-behaved","The students were good while their teacher was away.");
lexiconE["goose"]=new Array("1","n.","a duck-like bird","There is just one goose swimming on the lake.");
lexiconE["gourmet"]=new Array("1","adj.","a lover of good food","Donald, a gourmet cook, likes to prepare and eat good food.");
lexiconE["grab"]=new Array("1","v.","to snatch and hold tightly","Grab a paint brush and help me paint this fence.");
lexiconE["grade"]=new Array("1","n.","a mark on your report card","Bonnie got a good grade in spelling.");
lexiconE["grain"]=new Array("1","n.","the seed of wheat, rice, oats, corn, etc.","Flour is made by grinding different types of grain.");
lexiconE["grand"]=new Array("1","adj.","large and splendid","The princess lived in a grand castle.","2","adj.","very good","They all had a grand time at the birthday party.");
lexiconE["grape"]=new Array("1","n.","fruit that grows in bunches on a vine","His favorite fruit is grapes.");
lexiconE["grass"]=new Array("1","n.","green growth on a lawn","I mow the grass in our yard once a week.");
lexiconE["grave"]=new Array("1","n.","a place for burying someone who has died","The workers dug a new grave in the cemetery today.");
lexiconE["gravel"]=new Array("1","n.","small stones","The driveway is made of gravel.");
lexiconE["gravy"]=new Array("1","n.","a sauce made from meat","Evan’s favorite gravy is made from roast beef.");
lexiconE["gray"]=new Array("1","adj.","a color made by mixing black and white","The car was gray with a black interior.");
lexiconE["grease"]=new Array("1","n.","a thick, oily material","The chain on your bike needs some more grease.","2","v.","to oil","Grease the cookie sheet so the cookies won’t stick to it.");
lexiconE["great"]=new Array("1","adj.","large in number","There was a great crowd at the airport to welcome the team.");
lexiconE["green"]=new Array("1","adj.","a color","Do you like the red backpack or the green one?","2","n.","a plot of grassy land","There was a statue of the hero on the village green.","3","adj.","not ripe","I don’t eat green bananas because they’re not ripe.");
lexiconE["greet"]=new Array("1","v.","to say hello","I went to the door to greet our visitors.");
lexiconE["grill"]=new Array("1","n.","a cooking tool","Food cooked on the grill tastes the best to me.");
lexiconE["grin"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of smile","Seth had a big grin on his face when he saw the new bike.");
lexiconE["grind"]=new Array("1","v.","to crush or chop into small pieces","Ray likes to grind the coffee beans when he makes coffee.");
lexiconE["grip"]=new Array("1","n.","a firm hold","My mother kept a good grip on my little brother’s hand.");
lexiconE["grizzly"]=new Array("1","n.","a type of bear","A grizzly is one of the largest bears in the world.");
lexiconE["groan"]=new Array("1","n.","a low moaning sound","I let out a groan when I spilled punch on my new shirt.");
lexiconE["grocery"]=new Array("1","n.","a food store","At the grocery, Pam bought milk, bread, and cheese.");
lexiconE["grouch"]=new Array("1","n.","a bad-tempered person","Ben is always a grouch when he first wakes up.");
lexiconE["ground"]=new Array("1","n.","land","The beach ball hit the ground with a high bounce.","2","n.","soil or earth","The ground was dry, which made digging hard.","3","v.","to hit the bottom of a body of water or the shore","If the sailors ground the ship, its bottom may be damaged.");
lexiconE["groundhog"]=new Array("1","n.","a small furry animal that lives underground","The groundhog saw his shadow on Groundhog’s Day.");
lexiconE["group"]=new Array("1","n.","a large number of people of things","An excited group waited to get into the store for the sale.","2","v.","to gather together and arrange","Cattle will group themselves tightly together to stay warm.");
lexiconE["grow"]=new Array("1","v.","to become","When the sun comes up, it will grow warmer.","2","v.","to come into being and live","Oranges don’t grow in cold climates.","3","v.","to get bigger","Some plants will grow more quickly than others.","4","v.","to plant and care for","Dennis plans to grow corn, beans, and tomatoes this year.");
lexiconE["growl"]=new Array("1","n.","an angry sound","He heard a deep growl, and then he saw the bear.","2","v.","to snarl, like a dog","If my dog sees a cat, it will growl.");
lexiconE["guard"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who watches over prisoner or property","The guard worked the night shift at the museum.","2","v.","to protect","A mother bird will guard her babies against danger.");
lexiconE["guess"]=new Array("1","v.","to choose without knowing","Can you guess how many pennies are in the jar?");
lexiconE["guest"]=new Array("1","n.","a visitor","I was a guest in my aunt’s house for a week.");
lexiconE["guide"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who leads or directs","Our tour guide described the different plants in the desert.");
lexiconE["gum"]=new Array("1","n.","a flavored substance to chew but not swallow","Jen’s favorite kind of chewing gum tastes likes grapes.");
lexiconE["gush"]=new Array("1","v.","to spout out of","Turn on the tub’s faucet and water will gush out.");
lexiconE["gym"]=new Array("1","n.","a room for sports or exercise","The volleyball team practices in the gym after school.");
lexiconE["habitat"]=new Array("1","n.","a place where an animal or plant lives","Most plants can’t live in a desert habitat.");
lexiconE["hail"]=new Array("1","n.","small, round pieces of ice that fall like rain","The pellets of hail made tiny dents all over the car.");
lexiconE["hair"]=new Array("1","n.","a very small distance","Ron won the race by just a hair.");
lexiconE["half"]=new Array("1","n.","a break in the middle of a game","We got some food during the half of the football game.","2","n.","one of two equal parts","Dad divided the sandwich in half.");
lexiconE["hall"]=new Array("1","n.","a large room","The couple rented a hall for their wedding party.","2","n.","a narrow passageway that connects rooms","We waited in the hall just inside the front door.");
lexiconE["ham"]=new Array("1","n.","smoked pork","Jason’s favorite breakfast is ham and eggs.");
lexiconE["hammer"]=new Array("1","n.","a tool that drives nails into wood","I used a hammer and nail to hang the picture on the wall.");
lexiconE["hamster"]=new Array("1","n.","a small mouse-like animal","My pet hamster lives in a large cage with lots of toys.");
lexiconE["hand"]=new Array("1","n.","one of the pointers on a clock","All clocks have a hour hand and a minute hand.","2","n.","part of the body from the fingertips to the wrist","Hold my hand so we don’t get separated in the crowd.","3","n.","the act of supplying some help","Henry gave Owen a hand with the yard work.");
lexiconE["handle"]=new Array("1","n.","the part of something to hold it by","The metal handle of the pan was very hot.","2","v.","to touch, hold, or move with the hands","Handle the basket carefully or it will break.");
lexiconE["handsome"]=new Array("1","adj.","nice looking","My parents are a handsome couple.");
lexiconE["hang"]=new Array("1","v.","to hold on to for support","Hang onto the edge of the pool until you catch your breath.","2","v.","to swing free from above","A monkey can hang from a branch by its tail.");
lexiconE["happen"]=new Array("1","v.","to occur by chance","Did you happen to see my sister at the library?");
lexiconE["happy"]=new Array("1","adj.","glad","Ted was happy when he got a puppy for his birthday.");
lexiconE["harbor"]=new Array("1","n.","where ships enter and leave a larger body of water","All the boats remained in the harbor because of the storm.");
lexiconE["hard"]=new Array("1","adj.","not easy","My homework was hard so it took a long time.");
lexiconE["harm"]=new Array("1","v.","to damage or hurt","Thunder sounds scary, but it cannot harm you.");
lexiconE["harmony"]=new Array("1","n.","a combination of pleasing musical chords","The choir sang a song in four-part harmony.");
lexiconE["harp"]=new Array("1","n.","a large stringed instrument that sits on the floor","My aunt plays the harp in a large orchestra.");
lexiconE["harvest"]=new Array("1","v.","the gathering of a crop","The workers will harvest the pumpkins.");
lexiconE["has"]=new Array("1","v.","owns","Sally has a new winter coat.");
lexiconE["hat"]=new Array("1","n.","a covering for the head","The wind blew Zach’s hat right off his head.");
lexiconE["hate"]=new Array("1","v.","to dislike very much","I hate cleaning my room.");
lexiconE["have"]=new Array("1","v.","to own","Nat and Jason both have blue eyes.");
lexiconE["hawk"]=new Array("1","n.","a bird with sharp claws and excellent eyesight","A hawk lives in the trees behind our house.");
lexiconE["hay"]=new Array("1","n.","a type of food for cattle","The farmer provided a bale of hay to feed the horses.");
lexiconE["he"]=new Array("1","pron.","a male person or animal that is being talked about","Mark said he will meet us at 2:00 PM.");
lexiconE["head"]=new Array("1","n.","the part of the body from the neck up","All that noise makes my head ache.","2","n.","the top or front part of a tool","Jim hit his thumb with the head of the hammer.");
lexiconE["hear"]=new Array("1","v.","to receive sound through the ears","Did you hear the birds singing early this morning?");
lexiconE["heart"]=new Array("1","n.","the body’s blood pump","When Rachel stopped running, her heart was beating fast.");
lexiconE["heat"]=new Array("1","v.","to warm up","They will heat up some soup for a quick lunch.","2","n.","warmth","The heat from the sun felt good on our faces.");
lexiconE["heavens"]=new Array("1","n.","the sky","On a clear night, you can see many stars in the heavens.");
lexiconE["heavy"]=new Array("1","adj.","having great weight","The dictionary was too heavy to carry by myself.");
lexiconE["heel"]=new Array("1","n.","the back part of the bottom of a shoe","The heel on the left shoe is missing.");
lexiconE["helicopter"]=new Array("1","n.","an aircraft with blades rather than wings","A black helicopter landed on top of the building.");
lexiconE["heliport"]=new Array("1","n.","a landing place for a helicopter","There are currently two helicopters at the heliport.");
lexiconE["hello"]=new Array("1","n.","a greeting","Tell your mother “hello” for me.");
lexiconE["helmet"]=new Array("1","n.","a head protector","I never ride my bike without wearing my helmet.");
lexiconE["hen"]=new Array("1","n.","a female bird","The hen sat on the eggs waiting for them to hatch.");
lexiconE["her"]=new Array("1","pron.","a female person or animal that is being talked about","If Amy doesn’t call me, I will call her.","2","pron.","of or belonging to a female","Beth lost her pen on the way to school.");
lexiconE["herd"]=new Array("1","v.","to care for cattle","The dog has been trained to herd sheep.","2","v.","to group together","Our tour guide tried to herd us onto the bus.");
lexiconE["here"]=new Array("1","adv.","in this place","Please put all the extra materials here on the table.");
lexiconE["hero"]=new Array("1","n.","a very brave person","Each of the brave firefighters was honored as a hero.","2","n.","the main actor in a play","The hero of the play was a private detective.");
lexiconE["hideous"]=new Array("1","adj.","very ugly","I think the painting is hideous and would never buy it.");
lexiconE["high"]=new Array("1","adj.","above others","A major has a high rank in the army.","2","adj.","costs a lot of money","The house’s price was so high that no one would buy it.","3","adj.","tall","Do you know how high that mountain is?","4","adj.","way up above the ground","High up in the pine tree sat a large owl.");
lexiconE["hijack"]=new Array("1","v.","to take over a vehicle by force","Only a seriously disturbed person would try to hijack a plane.");
lexiconE["hike"]=new Array("1","n.","a long walk","We took some food and water on our ten-mile hike.");
lexiconE["hill"]=new Array("1","n.","a raised part of Earth surface","It was hard work pedaling our bikes up the hill.");
lexiconE["hippopotamus"]=new Array("1","n.","a very large water animal","A hippopotamus lives in and along African rivers and lakes.");
lexiconE["history"]=new Array("1","n.","a record of what has happened in the past","The history of the United States goes back over 200 years.");
lexiconE["hit"]=new Array("1","n.","a shot that reaches the target","Each of Angie’s arrows was a direct hit in target’s center.","2","n.","something that is successful or popular","The play was a hit so every performance was sold out.","3","v.","struck by a storm","The tornado hit the town late at night and did great damage.","4","v.","to strike or slap","The bat hit the ball with a sharp crack.");
lexiconE["hitch"]=new Array("1","v.","to fasten on","We watched the farmer hitch both horses in the wagon.");
lexiconE["hitch-hike"]=new Array("1","v.","to beg a ride","To hitch-hike is not a safe way to travel.");
lexiconE["hive"]=new Array("1","n.","a house for bees","The bees collected pollen and took it back to the hive.");
lexiconE["ho"]=new Array("1","interj.","a sound of surprise","“Ho,” shouted the guard, “who goes there?”");
lexiconE["hobble"]=new Array("1","v.","to walk unevenly","Penny’s sprained ankle caused her to hobble for a week.");
lexiconE["hobby"]=new Array("1","n.","a favorite activity","Collecting stamps is my hobby.");
lexiconE["hockey"]=new Array("1","n.","a game played on ice","Hockey is played with skates, sticks, and a puck.");
lexiconE["hoe"]=new Array("1","n.","a tool used to loosen soil and dig up weeds","Dad used a hoe to dig up weeds around the plants.");
lexiconE["hog"]=new Array("1","n.","a pig","Ben raised a hog and took it to be judged at the state fair.");
lexiconE["hold"]=new Array("1","v.","to grasp","Please hold these books while I put on my coat.","2","v.","to keep back","The dam is strong enough to hold back the flood waters.");
lexiconE["hole"]=new Array("1","n.","a small opening","The dog dug a hole in the yard and put a bone in it.");
lexiconE["hollow"]=new Array("1","n.","having a hole or empty space inside","There was a small hollow at the base of the tree.");
lexiconE["home"]=new Array("1","n.","the place where you live","Their home is in an apartment building.");
lexiconE["honey"]=new Array("1","n.","a sweet, thick liquid made by bees","I like peanut butter and honey on whole-wheat bread.");
lexiconE["honk"]=new Array("1","v.","a goose’s call","We heard the goose honk as it landed in the lake.","2","v.","to make the sound of an auto horn","Drivers began to honk their horns when the car didn’t move.");
lexiconE["honor"]=new Array("1","v.","to show respect for","The city will honor the winning team with a parade.");
lexiconE["hood"]=new Array("1","n.","a head covering that is part of a jacket or coat","It was raining so I pulled my hood up and over my head.","2","n.","the metal cover over a car engine","Ha raised the car’s hood to check on the engine.");
lexiconE["hoof"]=new Array("1","n.","the foot of certain animals such as horses and cows","The horse’s hoof was injured so it did not race.");
lexiconE["hook"]=new Array("1","n.","a bent wire used in fishing","Jenny likes to fish, but she won’t put the bait on the hook.","2","n.","a fastener","The little purse was kept shut by a hook and eye.");
lexiconE["hoot"]=new Array("1","n.","the sound an owl makes","The hoot of an owl is a lonely sound.");
lexiconE["hop"]=new Array("1","v.","to jump on one foot","Can you hop on one foot while you jump rope?","2","v.","to jump over","I watched the rabbit hop over the log and into the woods.");
lexiconE["hope"]=new Array("1","v.","to expect and wish for something","I hope we will have a sunny day for the picnic.");
lexiconE["horn"]=new Array("1","n.","a musical instrument made of brass","Olivia plays a French horn in the school orchestra.","2","n.","hard growth on head of some animals, like a deer","Part of the cow’s right horn was broken off.");
lexiconE["horrendous"]=new Array("1","adj.","terrible","Katrina was a horrendous storm that did much damage.");
lexiconE["horse"]=new Array("1","n.","large animal used to pull heavy loads and for riding","Sam brought a carrot to the stable for his favorite horse.");
lexiconE["horsefly"]=new Array("1","n.","a large fly","The horsefly landed on my arm, bit me, and caused a welt.");
lexiconE["hose"]=new Array("1","n.","a flexible tube used to carry water","I dragged the hose into the garden to water the plants.");
lexiconE["hospital"]=new Array("1","n.","a place where sick people are treated","After the operation, Hank spent three days in the hospital.");
lexiconE["host"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who is entertaining guests","Jack was a host who knew how to make guests comfortable.");
lexiconE["hot"]=new Array("1","adj.","very warm","The hot, sticky afternoon was a perfect time for a swim.");
lexiconE["hotel"]=new Array("1","n.","a building that provides a place to sleep for a fee","When I got to the hotel, I rented a room for the night.");
lexiconE["hound"]=new Array("1","n.","a type of dog","My dad’s hunting hound has an incredible sense of smell.");
lexiconE["hour"]=new Array("1","n.","a fixed time","At what hour is the plane supposed to land?","2","n.","sixty minutes","I will meet you at the movie in one hour.");
lexiconE["house"]=new Array("1","n.","a building to live in","The house has five rooms, a bathroom, and a garage.","2","v.","to give shelter to","We need volunteers to house members of the visiting choir.");
lexiconE["how"]=new Array("1","adv.","in what way or by what means","How are you going to get home?");
lexiconE["however"]=new Array("1","conj.","in whatever way","You may decorate the your bedroom however you like.");
lexiconE["howl"]=new Array("1","v.","to make a loud, wailing cry","If we put our dog outside, he will howl until we let him in.");
lexiconE["huckleberry"]=new Array("1","n.","a small, shiny dark blue berry","A huckleberry looks like a blueberry, but it’s smaller.");
lexiconE["huge"]=new Array("1","adj.","very large","The elephant is a huge animal.");
lexiconE["hula"]=new Array("1","n.","a native Hawaiian dance","The hula is danced to soft, beautiful music.");
lexiconE["hum"]=new Array("1","v.","to sing with closed lips","We listened to the little girl softly hum her favorite tune.");
lexiconE["human"]=new Array("1","n.","a male or female person","Men, women, and children are human beings.");
lexiconE["hummingbird"]=new Array("1","n.","a very small bird","A hummingbird can fly forward, backward, and sideways.");
lexiconE["humor"]=new Array("1","n.","something funny","The movie was so full of humor that I laughed all through it.");
lexiconE["hundred"]=new Array("1","adj.","ten times ten (100)","Most people don’t live to be one hundred years old.");
lexiconE["hunger"]=new Array("1","n.","the feeling of wanting or needing food","Justin’s hunger made him eat his lunch quickly.");
lexiconE["hunk"]=new Array("1","n.","a lump or chunk of something","Mary ate a simple lunch of bread and a hunk of cheese.");
lexiconE["hunt"]=new Array("1","v.","to chase wild animals to catch or kill them","Eagles hunt during the day, but owls hunt a night.","2","v.","to look for","I will continue to hunt for my pen, but I think it’s lost.");
lexiconE["hurricane"]=new Array("1","n.","a storm with very high winds and heavy rain","The hurricane caused a flood in that neighborhood.");
lexiconE["hurry"]=new Array("1","v.","to act quickly","If you hurry, you can get to the store before it closes.","2","v.","to make others move more quickly","The teacher tried to hurry the students onto the school bus.");
lexiconE["hurt"]=new Array("1","v.","to cause pain","David hurt his back when he tried to lift the heavy box.","2","v.","to damage another’s feelings","Bonnie’s feelings were hurt when her sister laughed at her.");
lexiconE["husband"]=new Array("1","n.","a man who is married","Aunt Polly’s husband is my Uncle James.");
lexiconE["hush"]=new Array("1","n.","silence","There was a brief hush before the audience began to clap.","2","v.","to be quiet ","“Hush,” said Mom, “I want you to hear that bird’s song.”");
lexiconE["husky"]=new Array("1","n.","a strong dog that is used to cold climates","The husky is used to pull dogsleds in the Arctic.","2","adj.","big and strong","The football players were husky, but they moved very fast.");
lexiconE["hut"]=new Array("1","n.","a small, roughly built house","The gardening tools are stored in a hut in the back yard.");
lexiconE["hymn"]=new Array("1","n.","a song of praise","The children sang a hymn written for the celebration.");
lexiconE["ice"]=new Array("1","n.","a frozen dessert","My favorite dessert is strawberry ice.","2","n.","frozen water","We cut a hole in the ice of the frozen lake and went fishing.");
lexiconE["idea"]=new Array("1","n.","a plan in mind","Ray has no idea how to plan a party.","2","n.","a thought","The artist said she had a good idea for her next painting.");
lexiconE["if"]=new Array("1","conj.","supposing that","If you eat your dinner, then you may have some dessert.");
lexiconE["igloo"]=new Array("1","n.","a place to live made of snow and ice","An igloo is usually made of blocks of ice.");
lexiconE["ill"]=new Array("1","n.","sick","David was ill with the flu and missed a few days of school.");
lexiconE["in"]=new Array("1","prep.","at home","We went to see Isaac but he was not in.","2","prep.","during","It is hot here in the summer.","3","prep.","inside","My gloves are in the hall closet.","4","prep.","into","Maria hurried to get in the car.","5","adv.","not outside","Mom made us come in because it’s very cold outside.");
lexiconE["inch"]=new Array("1","n.","1/12th of a foot","The sleeves of this coat are at least an inch too short.");
lexiconE["inclose"]=new Array("1","v.","to fence in (another word for enclose)","A chain-link fence will inclose the new swimming pool.");
lexiconE["Indian"]=new Array("1","n.","Native American","I studied Indian life in the Northeast before the Pilgrims.");
lexiconE["ink"]=new Array("1","n.","liquid used for writing","I can’t use this pen because it is out of ink.");
lexiconE["inn"]=new Array("1","n.","a small hotel","All the rooms in the inn are occupied by guests.");
lexiconE["insect"]=new Array("1","n.","a six-legged bug","The large insect was clinging to the outside of the screen.");
lexiconE["inside"]=new Array("1","n.","indoors","The children played inside because of the rain.","2","prep.","not outside","Luis put the toy inside the box.","3","prep.","the inner part of anything","Something inside my shoe has given me a blister.");
lexiconE["instead"]=new Array("1","prep.","in place of","Instead of whole milk, Carrie used skim milk for the recipe.");
lexiconE["interfere"]=new Array("1","v.","to get in the way","I am not going to interfere in the argument they are having.");
lexiconE["into"]=new Array("1","prep.","toward the inside","Dan bit into the red, juicy apple.");
lexiconE["invent"]=new Array("1","v.","to make something new","Edison’s creative mind was able to invent the light bulb.");
lexiconE["invisible"]=new Array("1","adj.","cannot be seen","Because oxygen is a colorless gas, it is invisible.");
lexiconE["invite"]=new Array("1","v.","to ask to come","I am going to invite Andre to my house for dinner.");
lexiconE["iron"]=new Array("1","n.","a clothes-pressing tool","Use the iron carefully because it is very hot.","2","n.","a gray and white metal","The bars of the cage are made of iron.","3","v.","to press the wrinkles out of clothes","Tyrone likes to iron his own shirts.");
lexiconE["irritate"]=new Array("1","v.","to make sore or sensitive","This scratchy sweater will probably irritate my skin.");
lexiconE["is"]=new Array("1","v.","happening now","The baby is sleeping in her crib.");
lexiconE["island"]=new Array("1","n.","land smaller than a continent circled by water","Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean Sea.");
lexiconE["itch"]=new Array("1","v.","a tickling or stinging feeling on the skin","When my nose began to itch, I scratched it.");
lexiconE["jack"]=new Array("1","n.","a tool for lifting a heavy object","Tim used a jack to raise the front end of the car.");
lexiconE["jack up"]=new Array("1","v.","to raise or increase","Don’t let the seller of the car jack up the price.");
lexiconE["jackass"]=new Array("1","n.","a donkey","When a jackass brays, it sounds like “hee-haw”.");
lexiconE["jacket"]=new Array("1","n.","a covering","The jacket of the book is ripped in several places.","2","n.","a short coat","My winter jacket keeps me warm in the coldest weather.");
lexiconE["jackrabbit"]=new Array("1","n.","a large rabbit","A jackrabbit has very long ears and strong back legs.");
lexiconE["jail"]=new Array("1","n.","a place where prisoners are kept","The robber was found guilty and sent to jail.");
lexiconE["jam"]=new Array("1","n.","sweet spread for bread made from fruit","I like strawberry jam on toast.");
lexiconE["jangle"]=new Array("1","n.","a harsh noise","The metal trays fell to the floor with a loud jangle.");
lexiconE["January"]=new Array("1","n.","the first month of the year","In the Northern Hemisphere, January is a winter month.");
lexiconE["jar"]=new Array("1","n.","a glass or ceramic container","How many pennies do you think are in that glass jar?");
lexiconE["jaw"]=new Array("1","n.","the lowest part of the face","The toothache made Hannah’s whole jaw hurt.");
lexiconE["jawbreaker"]=new Array("1","n.","a large, hard piece of candy","The jawbreaker was too big to put in my mouth.");
lexiconE["jay"]=new Array("1","n.","a bird with blue, black, and white feathers","The jay kept scaring the other birds away from the feeder.");
lexiconE["jeans"]=new Array("1","n.","overalls or pants made of denim","Tim’s jeans have a patch on one knee.");
lexiconE["jeep"]=new Array("1","n.","a small auto that moves easily over rough roads","The jeep is vehicle that was originally built by the Army.");
lexiconE["jellyfish"]=new Array("1","n.","a sea animal with many long stinging tentacles","There was a large jellyfish floating near the swimmers.");
lexiconE["jerk"]=new Array("1","n.","a sudden move","The mountain climber gave the rope a sharp jerk.");
lexiconE["jet"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of airplane","Flying by jet is faster than flying by a propeller airplane.");
lexiconE["jewel"]=new Array("1","n.","an ornament set with gems","The necklace of diamonds and rubies is a precious jewel.");
lexiconE["jiggle"]=new Array("1","v.","to shake","A bowl of gelatin will jiggle if you shake it.");
lexiconE["job"]=new Array("1","n.","a duty","It’s my job to take the trash out to the curb every Monday.","2","n.","work done for pay","Richard has a job at a camp for the summer.");
lexiconE["join"]=new Array("1","v.","to become a member","Sean and Rachel are going to join the art club.");
lexiconE["joke"]=new Array("1","n.","a story that ends with a funny line","I can never remember the funny part of a joke.");
lexiconE["jolly"]=new Array("1","adj.","merry","The man had a warm, jolly laugh.");
lexiconE["journey"]=new Array("1","n.","a trip","The journey will take ten hours by car.");
lexiconE["joy"]=new Array("1","n.","happiness","The child jumped with joy when she saw her grandparents.");
lexiconE["judge"]=new Array("1","n.","a court officer","The judge keeps order in the court during a trial.");
lexiconE["jug"]=new Array("1","n.","a container for liquids","There was a jug filled with maple syrup on the table.");
lexiconE["juice"]=new Array("1","n.","the liquid from a fruit or vegetable","Orange juice is a good source of Vitamin C.");
lexiconE["July"]=new Array("1","n.","the seventh month of the year","The Fourth of July is a holiday in the United States.");
lexiconE["jump"]=new Array("1","v.","a leap","I watched each horse and rider jump over the fence.","2","v.","a move in the game of checkers","I will try to jump your checkers and take them off the board.","3","v.","a sudden rise","The price of gasoline may jump during the summer.","4","v.","to hop up and down","We jump rope every day during recess.");
lexiconE["June"]=new Array("1","n.","the sixth month of the year","The month of June has 30 days.");
lexiconE["junk"]=new Array("1","n.","trash","Ben cleaned out the attic and got rid of a lot of junk.");
lexiconE["just"]=new Array("1","adv.","a little while ago","If you wanted to catch the bus, I’m afraid it just left.","2","adv.","barely","I had just enough time to finish my homework before bed.","3","adv.","exactly","You did just what I would have done.");
lexiconE["kangaroo"]=new Array("1","n.","a large animal with a pouch to carry its babies","The baby kangaroo peeped out of its mother’s pouch.");
lexiconE["keep"]=new Array("1","v.","to hold back","This cold weather will keep the plants from flowering.","2","v.","to take care of","I’ll keep your kitten safe while you’re gone, so don’t worry.");
lexiconE["ketchup"]=new Array("1","n.","tomato sauce","Delia likes ketchup on scrambled eggs.");
lexiconE["kettle"]=new Array("1","n.","a large metal pot","The campers cooked a big kettle of soup over the fire.");
lexiconE["key"]=new Array("1","n.","a shaped piece of metal that opens a lock","Mark lost his key so he couldn’t unlock the door.");
lexiconE["kick"]=new Array("1","v.","to hit with the foot","Please don’t kick the chair in front of you.");
lexiconE["kickball"]=new Array("1","n.","a playground game","We play kickball at recess every day.");
lexiconE["kickoff"]=new Array("1","n.","a kick that puts the ball in play in football","Football fans always stand up for the kickoff.");
lexiconE["kickstand"]=new Array("1","n.","a metal bar that supports a bicycle","When the kickstand broke, the bike fell down.");
lexiconE["kid"]=new Array("1","n.","a young goat","The mother goat searched the barnyard for her kid.");
lexiconE["kidnap"]=new Array("1","v.","to seize of hold a person by force","To kidnap a person is a serious crime.");
lexiconE["kill"]=new Array("1","v.","to end a life","Car accidents kill thousands of people each year.");
lexiconE["kind"]=new Array("1","adj.","gentle and loving; good to others","It was kind of you to help me.");
lexiconE["kindergarten"]=new Array("1","n.","the grade in school before first grade","There are twelve children in the kindergarten class.");
lexiconE["king"]=new Array("1","n.","a crowned ruler","The king and queen ruled the country for thirty years.");
lexiconE["kiss"]=new Array("1","v.","to touch with the lips","I always kiss my mom goodbye before I leave for school.");
lexiconE["kit"]=new Array("1","n.","a collection of tools for a specific purpose","A sewing kit has needles, pins, scissors, and thread.");
lexiconE["kitchen"]=new Array("1","n.","a room where food is cooked","When we bake bread, the whole kitchen smells wonderful.");
lexiconE["kitten"]=new Array("1","n.","a baby cat","The kitten is just two weeks old.");
lexiconE["knee"]=new Array("1","n.","part of a pant leg","The knee of his jeans has a hole in it.","2","n.","the leg joint between the hip and the ankle","Brenda fell down and skinned her left knee.");
lexiconE["knife"]=new Array("1","n.","a cutting tool with a sharp blade","Juan used a sharp knife to slice the bread.");
lexiconE["knight"]=new Array("1","n.","a servant of a king","A brave knight promised to protect the king and his family.");
lexiconE["knit"]=new Array("1","v.","to make a fabric with yarn using needles","Patty will knit a hat and scarf using red yarn.");
lexiconE["knob"]=new Array("1","n.","a round handle","The knob on the cabinet door was loose.");
lexiconE["knock"]=new Array("1","n.","a rap on the door","Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door.","2","v.","to hit together","The wind make parts of the wind chime knock against each other.");
lexiconE["knot"]=new Array("1","n.","a tangle in rope or string","There is a knot in my shoe string.");
lexiconE["know"]=new Array("1","v.","to be sure of","I know the answer to that question.","2","v.","to have experience with","Both my sisters know how to play the piano.","3","v.","to understand","I know how you must feel.");
lexiconE["la"]=new Array("1","n.","the sixth note of the major scale","When I don’t know the words, I just sing “la la la la la”.");
lexiconE["ladder"]=new Array("1","n.","a device that has steps for climbing","Mom stood on a ladder to paint the ceiling.");
lexiconE["lady"]=new Array("1","adj.","a titled woman","Lady Alice is one of Queen Anne’s assistants.","2","n.","a woman","There is a lady on the phone who wants to talk with you.");
lexiconE["ladybug"]=new Array("1","n.","an insect","A ladybug eats many insects that harm plants.");
lexiconE["lake"]=new Array("1","n.","a body of water","We go fishing at the lake every summer.");
lexiconE["lamb"]=new Array("1","n.","a baby sheep","The little lamb stayed close to the mother sheep.");
lexiconE["lamp"]=new Array("1","n.","a light fixture","The lamp on the desk has a green shade.");
lexiconE["land"]=new Array("1","n.","a country","Austria is a land with many high mountains.","2","n.","soil","The farmer’s land is very fertile and yields good crops.","3","v.","to come to earth","What time is the airplane is supposed to land?","4","v.","to go ashore","The ship will land and unload its cargo tomorrow at noon.");
lexiconE["lane"]=new Array("1","n.","a narrow road","There is hardly enough room on this lane for our car.");
lexiconE["language"]=new Array("1","n.","speech","A baby must learn to communicate with language.");
lexiconE["lantern"]=new Array("1","n.","a portable lamp","The campers played a board game by the light of a lantern.");
lexiconE["large"]=new Array("1","adj.","big","A Great Dane is a very large dog.");
lexiconE["last"]=new Array("1","adj.","the one at the end","Roger was the last person in line.");
lexiconE["late"]=new Array("1","adj","not on time","Anne wanted to get home at 4:00, but the bus was late.");
lexiconE["laugh"]=new Array("1","n.","an amused sound","I could hear Michelle’s laugh from the other room.");
lexiconE["laundry"]=new Array("1","n.","a place for washing clothes","We were at the laundry for two hours washing our clothes.");
lexiconE["law"]=new Array("1","n.","a rule","The town council passed a law about parking on the street.");
lexiconE["lawn"]=new Array("1","n.","grassy ground","The lawn looks bad because the grass needs to be cut.");
lexiconE["leaf"]=new Array("1","n.","a small flat, green part of a tree","Each kind of tree has its own shape of leaf.");
lexiconE["leak"]=new Array("1","v.","to drip through","That pail will leak water because there’s a hole in it.");
lexiconE["leap"]=new Array("1","v.","to jump","We watched the dog leap into the air and catch the ball.");
lexiconE["learn"]=new Array("1","v.","to find out","I want to learn to speak Spanish.");
lexiconE["leash"]=new Array("1","n.","a strap","The dog has a long leather leash attached to its collar.");
lexiconE["leave"]=new Array("1","v.","to give or hand over","The millionaire plans to leave all her money to charity.","2","v.","to go away","The bus will leave in five minutes.");
lexiconE["lecture"]=new Array("1","v.","to scold","The father had to lecture his children about their behavior.");
lexiconE["left"]=new Array("1","v.","went away","Brian left a few minutes ago with his friends.");
lexiconE["left-handed"]=new Array("1","adj.","a person who favors the use of his or her left hand","Both my parents are left-handed, but I am right-handed.");
lexiconE["leg"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of the body used to stand and walk","Ramon broke his right leg while he was skiing.");
lexiconE["lemon"]=new Array("1","adj.","a clear, bright yellow color","The lemon curtains made the kitchen look cheerful.","2","n.","a sour fruit","She put a slice of lemon in her tea.");
lexiconE["lemon drop"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of lemon-flavored candy","Aunt Susan gave use each a lemon drop after dinner.");
lexiconE["lens"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of camera","The camera has a cap that protects the lens from damage.");
lexiconE["leopard"]=new Array("1","n.","a big cat with brownish-yellow fur with black spots","The leopard moved in the high grass toward the antelope.");
lexiconE["less"]=new Array("1","adj.","a smaller amount","There is less daylight in the winter than in the summer.");
lexiconE["letter"]=new Array("1","n.","a written message","My little sister loves it when she gets a letter in the mail.","2","n.","one of the ABC’s","The letter A is the first one in the alphabet.");
lexiconE["lettuce"]=new Array("1","n.","a green leafy vegetable","The salad had lots of crunchy lettuce plus tomatoes.");
lexiconE["level"]=new Array("1","adj.","even","The airport was built on level ground, with no hills.");
lexiconE["library"]=new Array("1","n.","a collection of books in a building","I went to the library to get some information for my report.");
lexiconE["lick"]=new Array("1","v.","to pass the tongue over something","Watch the mother cat lick each of her kittens to clean them.");
lexiconE["life"]=new Array("1","n.","a way of living","Life in the city can be exciting, but it’s also noisy.","2","n.","being alive","Plants and animals have life, but rocks do not.");
lexiconE["lift"]=new Array("1","n.","a free ride","Elena’s mother gave me a lift home.","2","n.","a helping hand","Thanks for giving me a lift with all this yard work.","3","v","to pick up","Can you lift that basket over your head?");
lexiconE["light"]=new Array("1","n.","what makes it possible to see","There was just enough light to be able to read the sign.");
lexiconE["lightning bug"]=new Array("1","n.","a flying insect that gives off flashes of light","Part of a lightning bug’s body can flash on and off.");
lexiconE["lily"]=new Array("1","n.","a trumpet-shaped flower","A lily is a flower that can be white, red, orange, or yellow.");
lexiconE["line"]=new Array("1","n.","a cord, rope, or wire used for a special purpose","I hung the towels on a clothes line to dry.","2","n.","a row","There was a long line of cars waiting to get gasoline.","3","n.","a row of words or letters on paper","There is a misspelled word in the first line of your story.","4","n.","a straight, thin mark","Draw a line down the center of your paper.");
lexiconE["linen"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of cloth","My jacket is made of linen.");
lexiconE["lion"]=new Array("1","n.","a strong, large cat with a mane","The roar of a lion can be heard over a long distance.");
lexiconE["lip"]=new Array("1","n.","the upper or lower edge of the mouth","I was so nervous that I kept biting my lower lip.");
lexiconE["list"]=new Array("1","n.","a series of names, numbers, or other things","I made a grocery list so I wouldn’t forget anything I needed.","2","n.","to write down certain information in order","Make a list of the people you want to invite to the party.");
lexiconE["listen"]=new Array("1","v.","to try to hear","Listen to the birds singing in the trees.");
lexiconE["little"]=new Array("1","adj.","a small amount","There was a little milk still left in the carton.","2","adj.","small","The child carried a little truck in his hand.");
lexiconE["live"]=new Array("1","adj.","to be alive","I was surprised to see a live snake in the box.");
lexiconE["living room"]=new Array("1","n.","the room in the house for entertaining guests","We got a new sofa for our living room last week.");
lexiconE["lizard"]=new Array("1","n.","a reptile with a scaly body, four legs and a long tail","The little lizard was sunning itself on a rock near the pond.");
lexiconE["load"]=new Array("1","n.","a great quantity","The truck delivered a load of bricks.","2","v.","to put something heavy in or on something else","Please help me load these boxes into the truck.","3","n.","what must be carried","The heavy load of books in his knapsack hurt his back.");
lexiconE["loaf"]=new Array("1","n.","a shaped mass of bread","Marcus bought a loaf of whole-wheat bread at the bakery.");
lexiconE["loaves"]=new Array("1","n.","more than one loaf of bread","Serena baked ten loaves of pumpkin bread for the bake sale.");
lexiconE["lobster"]=new Array("1","n.","a saltwater shellfish with two large pincer claws","A lobster turns bright red when it is boiled.");
lexiconE["lock"]=new Array("1","n.","a device used to fasten something, opened by a key","This key will not open that lock.","2","v.","to close with a key","Caroline will close the door and lock it before she leaves.");
lexiconE["locksmith"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who makes, installs, or repairs locks","The locksmith replaced all the locks in the house.");
lexiconE["lodge"]=new Array("1","v.","to get stuck","If you swallow food too fast, it may lodge in your throat.");
lexiconE["log"]=new Array("1","n.","a tree trunk that has been cut down","The canoe was made from a hollowed-out log.");
lexiconE["lollipop"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of hard candy on a stick","The child happily licked her cherry lollipop.");
lexiconE["lone"]=new Array("1","adj.","alone","There is a lone person sitting in the large room.");
lexiconE["lonely"]=new Array("1","adj.","unhappy from being away from others","The lonely traveler thought about his family far away.");
lexiconE["long"]=new Array("1","adj.","not short","It took Ted a long time to read that big book.");
lexiconE["look"]=new Array("1","v.","to try to see","Look out the window and see if it has stopped raining.");
lexiconE["loop"]=new Array("1","n.","a circle of string or rope","The rancher made a loop with his rope and lassoed the calf.");
lexiconE["loose"]=new Array("1","adj.","free","The gate is open, and our dog is loose in the neighborhood.");
lexiconE["lord"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who has power over others","The lord of the castle gave his knights their orders.");
lexiconE["lot"]=new Array("1","n.","a great deal","There is a lot of food left over from the picnic.","2","n.","a plot of land","Lena’s family will build a house on that corner lot.");
lexiconE["lottery"]=new Array("1","n.","a drawing for a prize","Sara bought a ticket for the lottery and won a trip.");
lexiconE["loud"]=new Array("1","adj.","very noisy","The loud music kept everyone in the apartments awake.");
lexiconE["love"]=new Array("1","v.","to have deep feeling for","My parents love me very much and take good care of me.","2","v.","to like very much","I love swimming in the ocean.");
lexiconE["low"]=new Array("1","adj.","not high","The child could reach only the low shelves of the bookcase.","2","adj.","sad","Joe is feeling low because he lost his job.");
lexiconE["luck"]=new Array("1","n.","good fortune","Just by luck, we got home before the storm hit.");
lexiconE["luggage"]=new Array("1","n.","suitcases","The airline lost our luggage, and it took two days to get it.");
lexiconE["lullaby"]=new Array("1","n.","a song sung to babies to help them sleep","The mother rocked her baby and softly sang a lullaby.");
lexiconE["lumber"]=new Array("1","n.","planks, boards","Tina bought enough lumber to repair the wooden floor.");
lexiconE["lunch"]=new Array("1","n.","a noon meal","Around noon, they had soup and a salad for lunch.");
lexiconE["lung"]=new Array("1","n.","one of two breathing organs in the body","Pat’s right lung was damaged so she had trouble breathing.");
lexiconE["luxury"]=new Array("1","adj.","an extra comfort","Spending the night in a fancy hotel was a real luxury.");
lexiconE["ma"]=new Array("1","n.","mother","Rita calls her mother ma.");
lexiconE["macaroni"]=new Array("1","n.","a type of noodle often served with cheese","Most children like to eat macaroni and cheese.");
lexiconE["machine"]=new Array("1","n.","a device with fixed or moving parts used for work","We used an air machine to blow up all the balloons.");
lexiconE["mad"]=new Array("1","adj.","angry","The drivers in the accident were mad at each other.");
lexiconE["made"]=new Array("1","v.","built","The child made a tower of blocks.");
lexiconE["magic"]=new Array("1","n.","the act or skill of doing tricks to entertain people","Brad did several magic tricks in the talent show.");
lexiconE["magnet"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of stone or metal that attracts iron or steel","The magnet made the iron nails stick to it.");
lexiconE["mail"]=new Array("1","n.","letters and packages delivered by the post office","I got three birthday cards in the mail today.");
lexiconE["major"]=new Array("1","adj.","greater, larger","Lenny got the major part of his homework done at school.");
lexiconE["malted milk"]=new Array("1","n.","an ice-cream drink with malt added","A malted milk is a refreshing drink on a hot day.");
lexiconE["man"]=new Array("1","n.","a grown male","Jason, a hard-working man, is a loving father and husband.");
lexiconE["manage"]=new Array("1","v.","to get along","Pam said she could manage the store alone for an hour.");
lexiconE["mane"]=new Array("1","n.","horse’s or lion’s neck hair","Carrie braided her horse’s mane with ribbons for the show.");
lexiconE["many"]=new Array("1","adj.","a great number","Many books were donated for the library sale.","2","adj.","a lot of","Many people in the audience stood and applauded the band.");
lexiconE["map"]=new Array("1","n.","a drawing that shows the land features of an area","Can you find Texas on a map of the United States?","2","v","to plan in detail","We met the night before the hike to map it out.");
lexiconE["marble"]=new Array("1","n.","a small hard, round plaything made of glass","Seth’s favorite marble was made of clear, red glass.","2","n.","a type of hard, smooth stone","The countertops in the kitchen were made of gray marble.");
lexiconE["March"]=new Array("1","n.","the third month of the year","March is often a very windy month.");
lexiconE["march"]=new Array("1","n.","a long journey on foot","The soldiers made a ten-mile march at dawn.","2","v.","to walk in rhythm with others","Out school band can march and play at the same time.");
lexiconE["mark"]=new Array("1","n.","a grade","Belinda got a good mark on the test.","2","n.","a sign or symbol","A sentence that is a question ends with a question mark.");
lexiconE["market"]=new Array("1","n.","a place where goods are sold","She went to the farmers’ market to buy fruit and vegetables.");
lexiconE["marvelous"]=new Array("1","adj","amazing","The fireworks we saw last night were marvelous.");
lexiconE["mash"]=new Array("1","n.","a soft mixture","The patient managed to eat a mash of warm milk and toast.","2","v.","to crush","Please add some milk to those potatoes and mash them.");
lexiconE["mask"]=new Array("1","n.","a false face","The child wore a pirate’s mask and costume.","2","v.","to cover","We tried to mask our surprise by laughing.");
lexiconE["massive"]=new Array("1","adj.","big and heavy","The massive oak door was twelve feet high.");
lexiconE["master"]=new Array("1","adj.","an expert","The man and woman are both master tennis players.");
lexiconE["match"]=new Array("1","n.","coated piece of wood or cardboard for starting a fire","There was only one match left to start the campfire.");
lexiconE["mate"]=new Array("1","n.","one of a pair","I’ve found one shoe, but I can’t find its mate.");
lexiconE["material"]=new Array("1","n.","what something is made of","She wore a green blouse made of silky material.");
lexiconE["May"]=new Array("1","n.","the fifth month of May","The month of May has thirty-one days.");
lexiconE["Mayflower"]=new Array("1","n.","ship that brought Pilgrims to America","The Mayflower landed at Plymouth rock after a long voyage.");
lexiconE["me"]=new Array("1","pro.","the person who is speaking or writing","Big dogs make me nervous.");
lexiconE["meal"]=new Array("1","n.","food served and eaten at one time","The family sat down for a quick meal of soup and salad.","2","n.","grain or other food that has been ground up","The mill ground the dried corn kernels into meal.");
lexiconE["mean"]=new Array("1","adj.","cruel","It takes a mean person to abuse an animal.","2","adj.","not nice","Don’t be mean to your little sister.");
lexiconE["measure"]=new Array("1","n.","the size, weight, or amount of something","What is the measure of that huge bookcase?");
lexiconE["medicine"]=new Array("1","n.","drugs for the sick","The sick man felt better after taking the medicine for a day.");
lexiconE["meet"]=new Array("1","v.","to come together","My sister and I will meet after school and go home together.");
lexiconE["megaphone"]=new Array("1","n.","a cone-shaped instrument for increasing sound","The coach spoke into a megaphone so we all could hear her.");
lexiconE["melon"]=new Array("1","n.","a fruit","The fruit salad contained two pears, two apples, and a melon.");
lexiconE["member"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who belongs","Sam is a member of the volunteer fire department.");
lexiconE["memory"]=new Array("1","n.","the ability to remember","I have a good memory for facts and dates so I like history.");
lexiconE["mend"]=new Array("1","v.","to fix or repair","I will mend the rip in my jeans with a needle and thread.");
lexiconE["menu"]=new Array("1","n.","a list of food available to be served","The restaurant has three desserts on its menu.");
lexiconE["meow"]=new Array("1","n.","a sound made by a cat","A meow came from under the porch where the kitten was.");
lexiconE["mermaid"]=new Array("1","n.","imaginary fishlike woman believed to live in the sea","The story was about a mermaid who wanted to be human.");
lexiconE["merry"]=new Array("1","adj.","jolly","Everyone had a merry time at the party.");
lexiconE["mess"]=new Array("1","n.","an untidy or disorderly group of things","My mother gets upset because my room is always a mess.");
lexiconE["message"]=new Array("1","n.","information sent from one person to another","Randy left a message for his brother on the voice mail.");
lexiconE["middle"]=new Array("1","n.","center or halfway point of anything","We spent the day in boat in the middle of the lake.");
lexiconE["midget"]=new Array("1","n.","a very small adult person","A midget, while small, has the proportions of a normal adult.");
lexiconE["mild"]=new Array("1","adj.","gentle","We’ve had a mild winter with no snow and harsh weather.");
lexiconE["mile"]=new Array("1","n.","a measure of distance","The distance between my house and school is one mile.");
lexiconE["milk"]=new Array("1","n.","a white liquid food","Milk is a very healthful drink.");
lexiconE["milkshake"]=new Array("1","n.","an ice-cream drink","Bob had a chocolate milkshake after he played tennis.");
lexiconE["milkweed"]=new Array("1","n.","a plant with white juice","The field is full of milkweed.");
lexiconE["mill"]=new Array("1","n.","place where machines make materials into products","The mill used iron to produce huge amounts of steel.");
lexiconE["mind"]=new Array("1","v.","to be bothered by","I don’t mind waiting for you to finish your work.","2","v.","to obey","The child refused to mind her mother.");
lexiconE["mind (keep in)"]=new Array("1","n.","to keep in the memory","Please keep in mind that the bus leaves in an hour.");
lexiconE["mine"]=new Array("1","n.","underground diggings","All the men in Ryan’s family have worked in the coal mine.");
lexiconE["minister"]=new Array("1","n.","a man or woman who is a pastor","The minister has been serving that church for ten years.");
lexiconE["mink"]=new Array("1","n.","an animal","A mink will live in the woods near a brook or stream.","2","adj.","the fur of a mink","The mink coat is soft, thick, and brown.");
lexiconE["minnow"]=new Array("1","n.","a tiny fish","A minnow is a favorite bait when fishing.");
lexiconE["mint"]=new Array("1","n.","a type of candy flavored with mint","After dinner, a mint leaves a fresh taste in your mouth.");
lexiconE["minus"]=new Array("1","adj.","symbol used in arithmetic meaning less","The minus symbol is a straight line.");
lexiconE["minute"]=new Array("1","n.","a unit of time equal to 60 seconds","Boil the egg for exactly one minute.");
lexiconE["miracle"]=new Array("1","n.","a wonderful or amazing thing","It was a miracle that our team won the tournament.");
lexiconE["mirror"]=new Array("1","n.","a looking glass","Jack looked into the mirror to comb his hair.");
lexiconE["miss"]=new Array("1","v.","to fail to hit","The batter will try not to miss the ball.");
lexiconE["mistake"]=new Array("1","n.","a wrong act or error","I made one mistake in my math homework.");
lexiconE["mister"]=new Array("1","adj.","a man","Mister Hernandez owns the grocery store.");
lexiconE["mistook"]=new Array("1","v.","having made an error","Rita mistook her coat for Pam’s and wore it home.");
lexiconE["mitt"]=new Array("1","n.","a baseball glove","Juan will oil his baseball mitt before the game.");
lexiconE["mix"]=new Array("1","v.","to stir together","Cut up the apple, pears, and bananas and mix them together.");
lexiconE["moan"]=new Array("1","v.","a low sound made by a person or animal in pain","Penny’s toothache made her moan with pain.");
lexiconE["mob"]=new Array("1","n.","a crowd","There was a mob outside the store waiting to get in.");
lexiconE["model"]=new Array("1","n.","a person or thing that is a good example to copy","Choose a successful person as a model for your life.","2","n.","a person who poses for an artist or photographer","The artist’s wife was often his model.");
lexiconE["moment"]=new Array("1","n.","a very short period of time","Jane was here just a moment ago, but now she’s gone.");
lexiconE["Monday"]=new Array("1","n.","second day of the week","Monday is the first day of school each week.");
lexiconE["money"]=new Array("1","n.","dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies","I had enough money to buy lunch for my friend and me.");
lexiconE["monkey"]=new Array("1","n.","a small, furry animal with a long tail","The monkey hung by its tail from a limb of the tree.");
lexiconE["monkey wrench"]=new Array("1","n.","an adjustable wrench","Mom used a monkey wrench to repair the sink.");
lexiconE["monster"]=new Array("1","n.","a horrible, imaginary creature","Sally had a scary dream about a monster.");
lexiconE["moo"]=new Array("1","v.","a sound made by a cow","We could hear the cow moo inside the barn.");
lexiconE["moon"]=new Array("1","n.","a heavenly body that circles Earth","The moon is full tonight.");
lexiconE["moose"]=new Array("1","n.","a large, heavy animal related to a deer","A male moose has enormous antlers.");
lexiconE["mop"]=new Array("1","n.","a floor-cleaning tool","Mop the kitchen floor before you leave, please.","2","v.","to wipe","Please use that towel to mop up the spilt milk.");
lexiconE["more"]=new Array("1","adj.","greater in amount, number, or degree","Jim has more homework tonight than he had last night.");
lexiconE["morning"]=new Array("1","adj.","early part of the day","My morning meal is usually cereal and juice.");
lexiconE["morsel"]=new Array("1","n.","a very small piece of something","There was not a morsel of food left on Paul’s plate.");
lexiconE["most"]=new Array("1","adv.","greatest in amount, number, or degree","This is the most beautiful dress that I have ever seen.");
lexiconE["motel"]=new Array("1","n.","a roadside hotel","After driving all day, Jay spent the night in a motel.");
lexiconE["moth"]=new Array("1","n.","an insect that looks like a butterfly","The moth kept flying round and round the ceiling light.");
lexiconE["mothball"]=new Array("1","n.","small ball that contains a substance that kills moths","Each mothball helps to protect the woolen items from moths.");
lexiconE["mother"]=new Array("1","n.","a female parent","The children’s mother took very good care of them.","2","v.","to care for as a parent would","Out cat decided to mother the orphan chick.");
lexiconE["motor"]=new Array("1","n.","a machine that supplies power or motion","The lawnmower’s motor needs to be repaired.","2","v.","to travel by car","The family’s plan was to motor from Ohio to California.");
lexiconE["mountain lion"]=new Array("1","n.","a large wildcat also called a cougar","A mountain lion lives in the hills outside of town.");
lexiconE["mouse"]=new Array("1","n.","small furry animal with a pointed nose and long tail","I saw a little mouse run across the kitchen floor.");
lexiconE["mouth"]=new Array("1","n.","the part of the face that contains teeth","Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.");
lexiconE["move"]=new Array("1","v.","to be in motion","They watched the car slowly move down the street.","2","v.","to change place or direction","Please move those books to the bottom shelf.","3","v.","to change the place where you live","Marcus and his family will move to Florida next week.");
lexiconE["movie"]=new Array("1","n.","a motion picture","The animal movie made us laugh all the way through it.");
lexiconE["much"]=new Array("1","adv.","a great amount","There was so much food left that we put it in the freezer.");
lexiconE["muck"]=new Array("1","n.","decayed matter","A marsh is filled with water and muck.");
lexiconE["mud"]=new Array("1","n.","soft, wet earth","After the rain, the dirt road turned to mud.");
lexiconE["muffin"]=new Array("1","n.","a small cup-shaped cake or bread","She had a blueberry muffin and milk for breakfast.");
lexiconE["mule"]=new Array("1","n.","a horse-like animal","The mule pulled the wagon up the hill.");
lexiconE["multiply"]=new Array("1","n.","symbol used in math transactions","The symbol for multiplying is an X .","2","v.","to make a larger number","We’ll plant more seeds to multiply the flowers in the garden.");
lexiconE["mumps"]=new Array("1","n.","a disease","Mumps made the sides of my face and neck sore.");
lexiconE["murder"]=new Array("1","v.","to kill a human unlawfully","To murder someone is a terrible crime.");
lexiconE["museum"]=new Array("1","n.","a place for objects of art, history, or science","Our class saw dinosaur bones at the science museum.");
lexiconE["mushroom"]=new Array("1","n.","fast-growing fungus shaped like a small umbrella","There is a bright yellow mushroom growing the back yard.");
lexiconE["music"]=new Array("1","n.","tunes and songs","My mother likes to listen to soft music when she is relaxing.");
lexiconE["mustard"]=new Array("1","n.","a spicy, yellow spread for bread or meat","Renee likes both mustard and ketchup on a hamburger.");
lexiconE["mute"]=new Array("1","n.","silent","Doug put the TV on mute while he answered the phone.");
lexiconE["mutt"]=new Array("1","n.","a dog of mixed breeds","Our mutt Baxter is a mixture of beagle and cocker spaniel.");
lexiconE["my"]=new Array("1","pron.","belonging to or done by me","I have looked all over for my backpack.");
lexiconE["mystery"]=new Array("1","n.","that which is not known, explained or understood","What happened to the missing jewelry is a mystery.");
lexiconE["name"]=new Array("1","n.","what a person is called","My first name is Susan, and my middle name is Marie.");
lexiconE["nanny"]=new Array("1","n.","a female goat","The nanny goat has two little kids to take care of.");
lexiconE["nap"]=new Array("1","n.","a short sleep","The baby a nap in the morning and the afternoon.");
lexiconE["narrow"]=new Array("1","adj.","not very wide","I could barely squeeze through the narrow space.");
lexiconE["nasty"]=new Array("1","adj.","unpleasant or disgraceful","The cold wind and rain have made walking very nasty.");
lexiconE["nature"]=new Array("1","n.","all things not made by people","Trees and flowers are my favorite parts of nature.");
lexiconE["naughty"]=new Array("1","adj.","badly behaved","The naughty child kept teasing the younger children.");
lexiconE["navy"]=new Array("1","n.","a country’s military ships","The country’s navy had many different kinds of ships.");
lexiconE["near"]=new Array("1","adv.","almost","It was near 4:00 PM by the time we got home.","2","adv.","not far","We all sat near the fireplace to keep warm.","3","v.","to come close","Trains usually slow down as they near a vehicle crossing.");
lexiconE["neat"]=new Array("1","adj.","clean and tidy","When I keep my closet neat, I can find things right away.");
lexiconE["neck"]=new Array("1","n.","part of the body connecting the head and shoulders","She wore a gold chain around her neck.");
lexiconE["need"]=new Array("1","n.","a necessity like food, water, and shelter","Due to the storm, there is a great need for water and food.");
lexiconE["needle"]=new Array("1","n.","a sewing tool","He used a needle and thread to sew the button on his shirt.","2","n.","medical instrument used to give shots","The needle the doctor held contained a flu shot.");
lexiconE["neither"]=new Array("1","conj.","not this or that","Neither green nor yellow is my favorite color.");
lexiconE["nest"]=new Array("1","n.","a bird’s home","There were three pale blue eggs in the robin’s nest.");
lexiconE["net"]=new Array("1","n.","a loosely woven fabric","The bags we carry our groceries in are made of net.","2","n.","a tool used for catching fish","Use the net to get that big fish into the boat.");
lexiconE["never"]=new Array("1","adv.","at no time","I never thought I would like tuna, but I do.","2","adv.","not at all","I have never been to Mexico, but I would like to go there.");
lexiconE["new"]=new Array("1","adj.","just came on the scene","Our new neighbors are very friendly.","2","adj.","just grown or made","The tree’s new spring leaves were small and bright green.","3","adj.","just started","Jeff was still new to the job, so he asked a lot of questions.");
lexiconE["newsstand"]=new Array("1","n.","a place that sells newspapers","Dad buys a paper at the newsstand on his way to work.");
lexiconE["next"]=new Array("1","adj.","following in time or order","When does the next bus come?","2","prep.","nearest","The gray house next to ours is for sale.");
lexiconE["nibble"]=new Array("1","v.","to bite off in small pieces","The mouse began to nibble on the piece of cheese.");
lexiconE["nice"]=new Array("1","adj.","has fine manners; polite","It is nice of you to bring a gift when you come for dinner .","2","adj.","pleasant; agreeable","If the weather is nice, we’ll go to the beach tomorrow.");
lexiconE["nickel"]=new Array("1","n.","a five-cent coin","I have a nickel and four pennies in my pocket.","2","n.","a hard, white metal","The mine doesn’t contain silver, but it does contain nickel.");
lexiconE["nickname"]=new Array("1","n.","another shorter name for a person","His name is Robert, but his nickname is Bob.");
lexiconE["night"]=new Array("1","n.","the time when it is dark","Some animals hunt during the day, but others hunt at night.");
lexiconE["night watch"]=new Array("1","n.","a guard who worked at night","The town hired a night watch to keep guard after dark.");
lexiconE["nightmare"]=new Array("1","n.","a bad dream","The nightmare was so real that I was scared when I awoke.");
lexiconE["nine"]=new Array("1","adj.","the number between eight and ten (9)","We thought the trip would take eight hours, but it took nine.");
lexiconE["ninety"]=new Array("1","adj.","the number that is nine times ten (90)","Brenda’s great-grandfather is ninety years old.");
lexiconE["nip"]=new Array("1","v.","to bite or pinch quickly","Be careful or the dog will nip you.","2","v.","to cause something to smart or sting","Very cold air will nip at any bare skin.");
lexiconE["no"]=new Array("1","adv.","not at all","The tiny kitten was no bigger than my hand.");
lexiconE["nod"]=new Array("1","n.","the “go-ahead” sign","When our teacher gave us the nod, we started down the hall.","2","v.","to bend or move the head up and down","Don’t speak; just nod your head if you feel better.");
lexiconE["noise"]=new Array("1","n.","a loud, harsh sound","The noise from the street sounded like a car crash.");
lexiconE["none"]=new Array("1","pron.","not any","None of the food was hot anymore.");
lexiconE["noodle"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of dried dough used for food when boiled","Spaghetti is my favorite kind of noodle.");
lexiconE["normal"]=new Array("1","adj.","ordinary, regular, or usual","On a normal Saturday I sleep late, but not this Saturday.");
lexiconE["nose"]=new Array("1","n.","the part of the face used for smelling and breathing","Sara’s nose is red because she has a bad cold.");
lexiconE["note"]=new Array("1","n.","a short letter","It is polite to write a thank-you note when you get a gift.");
lexiconE["November"]=new Array("1","n.","the eleventh month of the year","Thanksgiving is celebrated in the month of November.");
lexiconE["number"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of music","Our favorite number in the whole show was Jim’s solo.","2","n.","a symbol that tells how many or which one","She lives at number 51 Spring Avenue.","3","n.","how many","Whoever guesses the number of marbles in the jar will win.","4","n.","the total","The number of students in my class is twenty-five.","5","v.","to count","I would number the fans at this football game at 1,000.");
lexiconE["nurse"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who is trained to take care of the sick","The nurse took Tom’s temperature three times a day.");
lexiconE["nut"]=new Array("1","n.","a hard-shelled food that comes from a plant","Almonds are Ben’s favorite nut, but I like pecans best.");
lexiconE["nutritious"]=new Array("1","adj.","useful as food","Milk and eggs are both nutritious foods.");
lexiconE["nylon"]=new Array("1","n.","a strong, silky fabric made from chemicals","Samantha had a lightweight jacket made of nylon.");
lexiconE["oak"]=new Array("1","n.","a hardwood tree","That big oak in the park is the oldest tree in town.");
lexiconE["oar"]=new Array("1","n.","a boat paddle","We can’t use the rowboat because one oar is missing.");
lexiconE["obey"]=new Array("1","v.","to do as one is told","Soldiers are trained to obey orders.");
lexiconE["ocean"]=new Array("1","n.","one of the four large bodies of salt water on Earth","The Atlantic Ocean separates North America from Europe.");
lexiconE["octopus"]=new Array("1","n.","a sea animal with soft body and eight tentacles","There was a small octopus in the zoo’s aquarium.");
lexiconE["odd"]=new Array("1","adj.","unusual or strange","The sky is an odd color of greenish-blue.");
lexiconE["of"]=new Array("1","prep.","because of","The plants died because of the cold.");
lexiconE["off"]=new Array("1","adj.","away from","My mom was off work for a week because she had the flu.","2","prep.","no longer resting on","The cat knocked the book off the shelf.","3","adv.","not on","All the lights in the house are off.");
lexiconE["offer"]=new Array("1","n.","something that is presented","My offer to help clean up after the party was accepted.","2","v.","to give","They remembered to offer their guests something to eat.");
lexiconE["office"]=new Array("1","n.","a place of business","The school office will be open all summer.");
lexiconE["often"]=new Array("1","adv.","many times","I go to the library often to do research for reports.");
lexiconE["oil"]=new Array("1","n.","a substance that is greasy","Cooking with olive oil is healthful.");
lexiconE["okay"]=new Array("1","adv.","all right","After his illness, Tim feels okay, but not great.");
lexiconE["old"]=new Array("1","adj.","has lived long","Our old dog still gets around fairly well.","2","adj.","not new","The old factory has not been used for years.","3","adj.","of a certain age","Carlos’s car is two years old.","4","adj.","out of date","The old calendar is of no use to us.");
lexiconE["omelet"]=new Array("1","n.","an egg, beaten and fried or baked","He ate a two-egg omelet this morning for breakfast.");
lexiconE["on"]=new Array("1","adv.","ahead of in spae and time","We need to move on if we want to get home before dark.","2","prep.","at","The cabin is located on Lake Snow.","3","prep.","taking place","The concert will be on June 15.","4","prep.","upon","Please put the glasses and plates on the table.");
lexiconE["once"]=new Array("1","adv.","one time only","I was late for school just once last year.");
lexiconE["one"]=new Array("1","adj.","a single person","There is only one person shopping in the store.","2","adj.","a single thing","There is just one day left before vacation.","3","pron.","the first number (1)","The number before two is one.");
lexiconE["onion"]=new Array("1","n.","a plant used for food","When Sheila cut up the onion, it make her eyes water.");
lexiconE["onward"]=new Array("1","adv.","forward","The hikers moved onward for two miles and then rested.");
lexiconE["open"]=new Array("1","adj.","clear","That date is still open if you want to rent the hall then.","2","adj.","not shut","The door was left open, and the puppy wandered outside.");
lexiconE["opossum"]=new Array("1","n.","a furry animal that lives in a tree","A female opossum has a pouch to carry her babies.");
lexiconE["orange"]=new Array("1","n.","a round, sweet citrus fruit","We cut the orange in half and enjoyed is juicy sweetness.");
lexiconE["orbit"]=new Array("1","n.","the path of a moon, planet, or space capsule","The moon takes 29 ½ days to complete its orbit around Earth.");
lexiconE["orchard"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of land where fruit trees are grown","We grow three kinds of apples in our orchard.");
lexiconE["order"]=new Array("1","v.","to command","The boss will order us to work extra hours if necessary.");
lexiconE["ordinary"]=new Array("1","adj.","common","June 12 was an ordinary day until the big storm came.");
lexiconE["organ"]=new Array("1","n.","a musical instrument played with hands and feet","Bev will play the organ in a recital next week.");
lexiconE["otter"]=new Array("1","n.","animal with brown fur that is an excellent swimmer","The otter glided through the water with a fish in its mouth.");
lexiconE["out"]=new Array("1","adv.","away from the inside","When it stopped raining, the children went out to play.","2","adv.","away or not in","I’m sorry I was out when you came over.","3","adv.","off","The power has been out for two days because of the storm.","4","n.","unsuccessful in reaching a base in baseball","Jack got three strikes and made the last out of the game.");
lexiconE["outer space"]=new Array("1","n.","all space beyond Earth’s atmosphere","Human beings have begun to explore outer space.");
lexiconE["outfield"]=new Array("1","n.","part of the baseball field that is beyond the bases","The batter hit the ball deep into the outfield.");
lexiconE["outsell"]=new Array("1","v.","to sell more of one thing than another thing","I think that hot dogs will outsell hamburgers at the game.");
lexiconE["outshine"]=new Array("1","v.","to be better than","She thinks that her dessert will outshine all the others.");
lexiconE["oven"]=new Array("1","n.","part of a stove used for baking","Bake the cookies in the oven for 12 minutes at 350º degrees.");
lexiconE["over"]=new Array("1","prep.","across","The plane flew over the ocean in eight hours.");
lexiconE["owl"]=new Array("1","n.","a night bird with a large head and staring eyes","An owl is a large bird with very big eyes.");
lexiconE["own"]=new Array("1","v.","to belong to or possess","Do you own your house or rent it?");
lexiconE["ownership"]=new Array("1","n.","having the right to property","No one claimed ownership of the stray dog.");
lexiconE["oxcart"]=new Array("1","n.","a wagon drawn by an ox or oxen","The oxcart was piled high with logs.");
lexiconE["pack"]=new Array("1","n.","a bundle","Each hiker carried a pack of supplies on her back.","2","v.","to carry","We will pack in everything we need for a week of camping.","3","v.","to fill tightly","Fans will pack themselves into the hall to hear that band.");
lexiconE["padlock"]=new Array("1","v.","a heavy lock","The padlock kept the doors of the garage firmly closed.");
lexiconE["page"]=new Array("1","n.","a printed piece of paper","I stopped reading the book on page 25.");
lexiconE["pail"]=new Array("1","n.","a bucket","It’s fun to play in the sand with a little pail and shovel.");
lexiconE["pain"]=new Array("1","n.","a feeling of being hurt","Don’s sprained ankle caused him a lot of pain.");
lexiconE["paint"]=new Array("1","n.","a mixture of color plus water or oil","I can’t decide what color of paint to put on the walls.","2","v.","to coat with color using a brush","It took my mom three hours to paint the walls blue.","3","v.","to make colored pictures","The artist plans to paint a picture on the side of the building.");
lexiconE["pair"]=new Array("1","v.","to match","The teacher will pair students by height to march together.","2","n.","two of a kind","Brittany wants to learn to knit a pair of socks.");
lexiconE["pajamas"]=new Array("1","n.","sleeping clothes","My flannel pajamas keep me warm while I sleep.");
lexiconE["palace"]=new Array("1","n.","a royal mansion","The king and queen lived in their palace for many years.");
lexiconE["pan"]=new Array("1","n.","a metal dish to cook in","The chef cooked a big pan of meat and vegetables.");
lexiconE["panda"]=new Array("1","n.","a black-and-white bear-like animal","The panda is a type of bear that lives in China’s mountains.");
lexiconE["pants"]=new Array("1","n.","trousers","Those pants are too short and are above his ankles.");
lexiconE["papa"]=new Array("1","n.","father","My papa loves to spend time with his children.");
lexiconE["paper"]=new Array("1","n.","a newspaper","The local paper is delivered to our home every morning.","2","n.","a piece of material that you write on","I don’t have any more paper in my notebook.","3","v.","to cover the walls with decorative paper","It is necessary to clean walls before you paper them.");
lexiconE["parade"]=new Array("1","n.","a march or procession to music","The band marches in the July 4th parade every year.");
lexiconE["parakeet"]=new Array("1","n.","a small parrot","She lets her parakeet out of its cage to fly around the room.");
lexiconE["pardon"]=new Array("1","n.","forgiveness","I beg your pardon—I didn’t mean to bump into you.");
lexiconE["parent"]=new Array("1","n.","a father or mother","The child was briefly separated from his parent at the mall.");
lexiconE["park"]=new Array("1","n.","an outdoor natural place for enjoyment","We went to the park to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.","2","v.","to leave a car in a place","After you park the car, put some coins in the parking meter.");
lexiconE["parlor"]=new Array("1","n.","a place of business","Lucy went to the beauty parlor to get her hair cut.");
lexiconE["parrot"]=new Array("1","n.","a brightly colored talking bird","Tommy taught his parrot to repeat a few simple words.");
lexiconE["part"]=new Array("1","n.","a line where hair divides","Janice combed her hair because her part was crooked.","2","n.","a piece of the whole","I have only finished part of my homework.");
lexiconE["partner"]=new Array("1","n.","a person you dance with","My partner is a better dancer than I am.");
lexiconE["party"]=new Array("1","n.","a celebration","Pam didn’t know that her friends had planned a party for her.");
lexiconE["pass"]=new Array("1","v.","to go beyond","I pass the library everyday on my way to school.");
lexiconE["passport"]=new Array("1","n.","a permit to travel from one country to another","You must have a passport to enter another country.");
lexiconE["paste"]=new Array("1","n.","a mixture of flour and water","We used paste to attach the pieces of paper to each other.","2","v.","to stick together","Cut out some shapes and paste them on this piece of paper.");
lexiconE["pasture"]=new Array("1","n.","a field where animals graze","There were four horses grazing in the large pasture.");
lexiconE["pat"]=new Array("1","n.","a light tap","She used a ruler to give the lid of the box a pat.","2","v.","a light touch with the hand","I saw Mom pat our dog Boomer on the head in a loving way.","3","v.","to shape with the hands","We watched the child carefully pat each mud pie into shape.");
lexiconE["patch"]=new Array("1","n.","a small piece of cloth","Sew a patch on your jacket to cover the hole.");
lexiconE["path"]=new Array("1","n.","a foot trail","The path in the woods was nearly covered over by weeds.","2","n.","a general direction","The scientist traced the path of the comet across the sky.");
lexiconE["pave"]=new Array("1","v.","to surface a street with concrete or asphalt","The workers closed the street to pave it with concrete.");
lexiconE["paw"]=new Array("1","n.","an animal’s foot","The dog was limping because if had a thorn in its paw.");
lexiconE["pay"]=new Array("1","v.","to give or offer","Pay attention to the directions so you’ll know what to do.","2","v.","to give out money","You will have to pay a fine if you exceed the speed limit.");
lexiconE["pea"]=new Array("1","n.","a small round vegetable that grows in a pod","The only thing left on the dinner plate was one green pea.");
lexiconE["peace"]=new Array("1","n.","freedom from fighting","My parents love it when there is peace between Dan and me.");
lexiconE["peach"]=new Array("1","n.","a round, juicy, yellow-skinned fruit with fuzzy skin","I always peel the fuzzy skin off a peach before I eat it.");
lexiconE["pear"]=new Array("1","n.","a bell-shaped, yellow-skinned juicy fruit","A pear tastes best when it is slightly soft to the touch.");
lexiconE["pebble"]=new Array("1","n.","a small stone","I shook the tiny pebble out of my shoe.");
lexiconE["pecan"]=new Array("1","n.","a type of nut","A pecan is a nut with a sweet taste.");
lexiconE["pedal"]=new Array("1","n.","a control moved by the foot","The left pedal on my bike is broken so I can’t ride it.");
lexiconE["peel"]=new Array("1","v.","to take off the outside covering","We will peel some potatoes and boil them for dinner.");
lexiconE["peep"]=new Array("1","n.","the sound a baby bird makes","The peep of the baby bird told its mother it was hungry.","2","v.","to look secretly through a narrow opening","Little Tim likes to peep around a corner and scare people.");
lexiconE["peeve"]=new Array("1","v.","to make angry","Behaving in that way will really peeve the teacher.");
lexiconE["pellet"]=new Array("1","n.","a tiny ball of something","I dropped one pellet of food after another into the fish tank.");
lexiconE["pen"]=new Array("1","n.","a writing tool that contains ink","I can’t write because my pen is out of ink.","2","v.","to fence in","He will pen the chickens to keep them out of the garden.");
lexiconE["pencil"]=new Array("1","n.","a writing tool that contains lead","The point of the pencil is broken and needs to be sharpened.");
lexiconE["penguin"]=new Array("1","n.","a black-and-white sea bird that can’t fly","The penguin is a large bird that lives at the South Pole.");
lexiconE["penny"]=new Array("1","n.","a one-cent coin","I have two nickels and a penny in my pocket.");
lexiconE["people"]=new Array("1","n.","human beings","Many people waited in line to buy a ticket to the concert.");
lexiconE["pepper"]=new Array("1","n.","a spice for food","I like a little salt in my food but no pepper.","2","n.","a yellow, red, or green vegetable","The salad contained lettuce, a cucumber, and a red pepper.");
lexiconE["peppermint"]=new Array("1","n.","a flavor for candy","Candy flavored with peppermint makes the mouth feel fresh.");
lexiconE["percent"]=new Array("1","n.","a symbol used in arithmetic","Using the symbol for percent is faster than writing out the word.");
lexiconE["perfect"]=new Array("1","adj.","just right","Trace around the rim of a glass or cup to get a perfect circle.","2","adj.","without flaw","A perfect apple doesn’t have a bruise or a spot.");
lexiconE["perform"]=new Array("1","v.","to act","The actors will perform the play four times this weekend.");
lexiconE["perfume"]=new Array("1","n.","a sweet smell","The perfume from the summer flowers smelled wonderful.","2","n.","a sweet-smelling liquid","Reba’s perfume smells sweet and comes in a blue bottle.");
lexiconE["perhaps"]=new Array("1","adv.","possible, maybe","Perhaps I can finish my chores by noon.");
lexiconE["period"]=new Array("1","n.","a punctuation mark","Put a period at the end of a sentence that makes a statement.");
lexiconE["permit"]=new Array("1","v.","to allow","Permit me to help you carry those packages.");
lexiconE["person"]=new Array("1","n.","a human being","Who was the person who left this message for me?");
lexiconE["pest"]=new Array("1","n.","a nuisance","Ants are a real pest at a picnic.");
lexiconE["pet"]=new Array("1","n.","a favorite person","No one wants to be called a teacher’s pet.","2","adj.","an animal kept in the home for company","Out pet dogs are both treated like members of the family.");
lexiconE["petite*"]=new Array("1","adj.","little","The woman was short so she wore petite size of clothes.");
lexiconE["phone"]=new Array("1","n.","a telephone","My cell phone needs to be charged.","2","v.","to call by telephone","Phone me to let me know you got home safely.");
lexiconE["phony"]=new Array("1","adj.","fake","The painting is supposed to be valuable, but it’s a phony.");
lexiconE["pick"]=new Array("1","n.","a digging tool that is pointed at one or both ends","The worker swung a pick to break through the hard dirt.","2","v.","to gather with the fingers","I will pick several quarts of strawberries at the farm today.","3","v.","to open a lock without a key","The burglar tried to pick the door’s lock to get into the house.");
lexiconE["picnic"]=new Array("1","n.","a meal outdoors","We had a wonderful picnic sitting in a shade of a big tree.");
lexiconE["picture"]=new Array("1","n.","a drawing or painting","Tanya drew a picture of her black-and-white kitten.","2","v.","to imagine","I can’t picture what this room will look like with red walls.");
lexiconE["pie"]=new Array("1","n.","a baked dessert","My favorite dessert is cherry pie.");
lexiconE["pig"]=new Array("1","n.","a hog","The baby pig’s curly tail and pink skin made it look cute.");
lexiconE["pigeon"]=new Array("1","n.","a bird","The pigeon flew down to the park bench looking for food.");
lexiconE["pigtail"]=new Array("1","n.","hair braid","The girl braided her hair into one large pigtail.");
lexiconE["pile"]=new Array("1","n.","a heap","Someone dumped a big pile of trash at the side of the road.");
lexiconE["pill"]=new Array("1","n.","medicine formed into a small ball","Sara’s doctor said to take one of these pills for a headache.");
lexiconE["pillow"]=new Array("1","n.","a bag filled with soft material to support the head","Jane rested her head on the bed’s soft pillow.");
lexiconE["pilot"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who flies an airplane","The pilot landed the airplane safely.");
lexiconE["pimple"]=new Array("1","n.","a swelling on the skin","Andrew had a small red pimple on his face.");
lexiconE["pin"]=new Array("1","n.","a fastener","I used a pin to attach the name tag to my shirt.","2","v.","to fasten","The teacher will pin a note to each child’s coat.");
lexiconE["pinch"]=new Array("1","n.","a small amount","Karen added just a pinch of salt to the stew.");
lexiconE["pine"]=new Array("1","n.","a tree","The pine is a type of tree that says green all year round.");
lexiconE["ping-pong"]=new Array("1","n.","table tennis","We want to play ping-pong, but we can’t find the paddles.");
lexiconE["pink"]=new Array("1","adj.","very pale red","The baby girl was wrapped in a soft pink blanket.");
lexiconE["pinkie"]=new Array("1","n.","the little finger","Jess wears a silver ring on the pinkie of her right hand.");
lexiconE["pipe"]=new Array("1","n.","a tube for liquids","The pipe under the kitchen sink was leaking.");
lexiconE["pit"]=new Array("1","n.","a hole or hollow place in the ground","The lion fell into the pit that the hunters had dug.");
lexiconE["pitchfork"]=new Array("1","n.","a farm tool for hay","The farmer used a pitchfork to toss the hay into the truck.");
lexiconE["pizza"]=new Array("1","n.","Italian pie made with cheese, tomato, plus toppings","Lee’s favorite food is pizza with just cheese on it.");
lexiconE["place"]=new Array("1","n.","a location in an area such as a town or city","Chicago is a place that I have never visited.","2","v.","to put","Please place all the presents on that table.");
lexiconE["plan"]=new Array("1","v.","to work out something ahead of time","The teachers have two weeks to plan the field trip.");
lexiconE["plane"]=new Array("1","n.","an airplane","Our plane could not take off because of bad weather.");
lexiconE["planet"]=new Array("1","n.","a heavenly body moving around the sun","Earth is a planet that has one moon.");
lexiconE["plant"]=new Array("1","n.","living thing that stays in one place","If that plant doesn’t get some water, it will die.","2","v.","to put into the ground","If we plant some bulbs, we will have flowers in the spring.");
lexiconE["plantation"]=new Array("1","n.","a large southern farm","The main crop grown on that plantation was cotton.");
lexiconE["plaster"]=new Array("1","n.","a mix of lime and water used to cover walls","The workers covered the walls with smooth, white plaster.");
lexiconE["plate"]=new Array("1","n.","a dish to eat from","The child ate all the food on her plate.","2","v.","to cover with metal","The jeweler will plate the silver bracelet with gold.");
lexiconE["play"]=new Array("1","n.","a stage show","The play has three acts.","2","v.","to have fun","My brother and I like to play in the snow.","3","v.","to pretend","The children decided to play store.");
lexiconE["playpen"]=new Array("1","n.","a pen for a baby","The little child happily played with his toys in a playpen.");
lexiconE["plenty"]=new Array("1","n.","enough","Ten people came to lunch, but we still had plenty of food.");
lexiconE["plow"]=new Array("1","n.","a farm tool","The ground was damp so the plow easily cut through it.","2","v.","to push through","The farmer will plow the field today and plant it tomorrow.");
lexiconE["plum"]=new Array("1","n.","a sweet, dark-red or purple smooth-skinned fruit","I ate a sweet, juicy plum for dessert.");
lexiconE["plumber"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who fixes or installs water pipes","When a pipe in our house froze, a plumber had to replace it.");
lexiconE["plus"]=new Array("1","adj.","a symbol used in arithmetic","A plus sign looks like two crossed lines.");
lexiconE["pocket"]=new Array("1","n.","a small pouch sewn into clothing that holds things","I lost some coins because there is a hole in my coat pocket.");
lexiconE["poem"]=new Array("1","n.","a composition in verse","The teacher told us to each write a poem that rhymes.");
lexiconE["point"]=new Array("1","n.","a mark or dot","Ron showed us the point on the map where the town was.","2","n.","a place","The old silver mine is a point of interest to tourists.");
lexiconE["poison ivy"]=new Array("1","n.","a plant that when touched causes a rash on skin","Wash with strong soap right away if you touch poison ivy.");
lexiconE["polar bear"]=new Array("1","n.","a large, white bear that lives in the Arctic","A polar bear floated by on a huge chunk of ice.");
lexiconE["pole"]=new Array("1","n.","a long piece of wood or metal","The man standing in the boat moved it by pushing a pole.");
lexiconE["police"]=new Array("1","n.","a government department of a city or state","The police department is responsible for maintaining the law.","2","adj.","officers of the law","The police officers arrived when the alarm went off.");
lexiconE["polite"]=new Array("1","adj.","have good manners","It is not polite to interrupt a person who is speaking.");
lexiconE["polka dots"]=new Array("1","n.","a dot pattern on cloth","Her dress was white with little red polka dots.");
lexiconE["pony"]=new Array("1","n.","a small horse","Pat first rode a pony and then rode a horse.");
lexiconE["poodle"]=new Array("1","n.","a breed of dog","Coco, our little white poodle, is a wonderful dog.");
lexiconE["pool"]=new Array("1","n.","a little pond","There are two goldfish swimming in the little garden pool.","2","n.","a tank of water","We swam in the city pool all afternoon.");
lexiconE["poor"]=new Array("1","adj.","having little money","When the factory closed, many families in town became poor.","2","adj.","unwise","She made a poor choice of clothing for such a cold day.");
lexiconE["pop"]=new Array("1","n.","a soft drink","After Bob played tennis, he always drank a bottle of pop.");
lexiconE["poppy"]=new Array("1","n.","a flower","My favorite flower is a bright red poppy.");
lexiconE["porch"]=new Array("1","n.","a roofed entrance to a building","We sat on our front porch and watched the fireworks.");
lexiconE["pork"]=new Array("1","n.","meat from pigs","For dinner they had roasted pork, green beans, and a salad.");
lexiconE["porridge"]=new Array("1","n.","a soft, hot cereal similar to oatmeal","I like hot porridge with milk and brown sugar for breakfast.");
lexiconE["post"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of wood sunk in the ground as part of a fence","The rancher had to replace a post in the fence.","2","v.","to put up notices","Jan will post notices about her missing cat all around town.");
lexiconE["postpone"]=new Array("1","v.","to put off","If the roads are icy, I’ll postpone the meeting until next week.");
lexiconE["pot"]=new Array("1","n.","a clay container","Put the plant in a larger pot to give the roots more room.");
lexiconE["potato"]=new Array("1","n.","a vegetable","I ate the baked potato including the skin.");
lexiconE["pound"]=new Array("1","n.","a measure of weight equal to sixteen ounces","We bought one pound of cheddar cheese.","2","n.","a place for stray animals","Someone from the pound called to tell Sue they had her dog.");
lexiconE["pour"]=new Array("1","v.","to empty liquid from one container to another","Pour some milk into each glass.","2","v.","to make flow","We watched the water pour from the open fire hydrant.");
lexiconE["prairie"]=new Array("1","n.","flat land covered with grass","The cabin sat on the flat land of the prairie near a river.");
lexiconE["prairie schooner"]=new Array("1","n.","a covered wagon","The pioneers put their possessions into the prairie schooner.");
lexiconE["prank"]=new Array("1","n.","a trick","Bill was not happy when his friends played a prank on him.");
lexiconE["prefix"]=new Array("1","n.","one or more syllables put in front of a word or root","Place the prefix “re-” before call to form the word recall.");
lexiconE["prepare"]=new Array("1","v.","to get ready","How long will it take to prepare the meal?");
lexiconE["present"]=new Array("1","n.","a gift","The birthday present was wrapped with silver paper.","2","adj.","in place at a certain time","Everyone in my class was present today.","3","v.","to give to","The mayor will present each firefighter with a medal.");
lexiconE["President"]=new Array("1","n.","head of the United States government","The President will speak to the American people tonight.");
lexiconE["press"]=new Array("1","n.","a machine that prints ink on paper","We watched as the press printed the pages of the book.","2","v.","to iron","I will press the wrinkles out of these pants.","3","v.","to push against","Press down on the lid to shut the box.");
lexiconE["pretty"]=new Array("1","adj.","good-looking; charming","The bedroom has a pretty bedspread and matching curtains.");
lexiconE["prevent"]=new Array("1","v.","to keep from happening","The new stop sign may prevent further accidents.");
lexiconE["price"]=new Array("1","n.","the cost","The price of the magazine is one dollar.","2","v.","to set a value on","I would price my baseball card collection at ten dollars.");
lexiconE["primary"]=new Array("1","adj.","one of the beginning grades in school","The primary grades are kindergarten through grade two.");
lexiconE["prince"]=new Array("1","n.","male member of a royal family, other than the king","The young prince will be king some day.");
lexiconE["print"]=new Array("1","n.","a photograph made from a negative","Terry gave a print of the photo to each of her friends.","2","v.","a way of writing that uses separated letters","Children learn to print before they learn cursive writing.","3","n.","stamped or pressed letters","The large print in that book makes it easy to read.");
lexiconE["prison"]=new Array("1","n.","a jail","The prison had high walls with guard towers.");
lexiconE["prize"]=new Array("1","n.","something that is won in a contest or game","The prize for the best poster was twenty-five dollars.");
lexiconE["program"]=new Array("1","n.","a list that tells what happens in a play or concert","I checked the program to see how many bands would play.");
lexiconE["promise"]=new Array("1","v.","words said that bind you to do or not do something","I promise that I will call you every night while I am gone.");
lexiconE["proof"]=new Array("1","n.","facts or evidence showing something is true","The lawyer had proof that his client was innocent.");
lexiconE["proper"]=new Array("1","adj.","correct or suitable","Any worker must have the proper tools to do good work.");
lexiconE["protect"]=new Array("1","v.","to keep safe","An alarm is a good way to protect a home from burglars.");
lexiconE["proud"]=new Array("1","adj.","pleased with self","I am proud of my grade on the spelling test.","2","adj.","spirited","The school has a proud tradition of excellence.");
lexiconE["prove"]=new Array("1","v.","to show to be true","The police found evidence to prove that he is guilty.");
lexiconE["puddle"]=new Array("1","n.","a small, shallow pool of water","The child splashed through the puddle and got wet.");
lexiconE["puff"]=new Array("1","n.","a sudden gust of wind","The unexpected puff of wind caused the door to slam shut.","2","v.","to breathe quickly","As I ran up the third flight of stairs, I began to puff.");
lexiconE["pull"]=new Array("1","v.","to grab something and bring it close","My baby sister likes to pull on my hair.");
lexiconE["pump"]=new Array("1","n.","water-drawing machine","The handle on the water pump was broken.");
lexiconE["punch"]=new Array("1","n.","a drink of mixed fruit juices","I poured some ice-cold punch into a glass and drank it.","2","v.","to hit with the fist","If you punch the wall, you will hurt your hand.");
lexiconE["pup"]=new Array("1","n.","a young dog","The pup liked to fetch a stick when its master threw it.");
lexiconE["pupil"]=new Array("1","n.","a learner or student","I am a pupil in the second grade.");
lexiconE["puppet"]=new Array("1","n.","a doll that has parts than can be moved","I put my hand inside the puppet and made it move.");
lexiconE["purple"]=new Array("1","adj.","a color made by mixing red and blue","Our school colors are purple and white.");
lexiconE["purse"]=new Array("1","n.","a woman’s handbag","Jen forgot to put her wallet in her purse when she went out.");
lexiconE["push"]=new Array("1","v.","to shove","I leaned against the door to push it open.");
lexiconE["put"]=new Array("1","v.","to place","Put the milk and eggs in the refrigerator.");
lexiconE["puzzle"]=new Array("1","n.","a toy or game with a problem to work out","The jigsaw puzzle has one hundred pieces.");
lexiconE["quack"]=new Array("1","v.","the sound a duck makes","The ducks began to quack when we threw them some bread.");
lexiconE["quart"]=new Array("1","n.","two pints","A quart of milk is enough for all four of us to have a glass.");
lexiconE["quarter"]=new Array("1","n.","twenty-five cents","I put a dime and a quarter in the parking meter.");
lexiconE["queen"]=new Array("1","n.","a country’s female royal ruler","Elizabeth has been England’s queen for more than fifty years.","2","n.","a king’s wife","The daughter of a king and queen is called a princess.");
lexiconE["queer"]=new Array("1","adj.","strange","The sky was a queer color of greenish-yellow.");
lexiconE["question"]=new Array("1","n.","something that is asked","Please raise you hand if you have a question to ask.");
lexiconE["quick"]=new Array("1","adj.","fast","Brenda made a quick trip to the store to get some bread.");
lexiconE["quiet"]=new Array("1","adj.","with little or no sound","Please be quiet so we don’t wake the baby.");
lexiconE["quilt"]=new Array("1","n.","a cover for a bed","My mother and her friends made a pretty quilt for my bed.");
lexiconE["quit"]=new Array("1","v.","to leave","Phil quit his old job because he was offered a better one.","2","v.","to stop","We tried to quit laughing, but we couldn’t.");
lexiconE["quiz"]=new Array("1","v.","to question","My dad likes to quiz us about current events during dinner.");
lexiconE["rabbit"]=new Array("1","n.","a small animal with long ears and a short tail","A rabbit gets in our garden and eats the lettuce.");
lexiconE["raccoon"]=new Array("1","n.","a small animal with mask-like markings on its face","A raccoon took some food from the camper’s supplies.");
lexiconE["race"]=new Array("1","n.","any contest","There were three candidates in the race to become mayor.","2","n.","to try to outrun each other","I put down my towel and joined the race toward the pool.");
lexiconE["radio"]=new Array("1","n.","a device that sends or receives sound waves","Brad likes to listen to the radio while he is driving.");
lexiconE["radish"]=new Array("1","n.","a root vegetable with a strong taste","She cut the radish into thin slices and put them on the salad.");
lexiconE["rag"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of cloth made of worn or torn material","Doug used a clean rag to dry off his bike.");
lexiconE["rail"]=new Array("1","n.","a long, narrow bar of wood or metal","A rail in the fence was down, and horses were gone.","2","n.","train track","The train stopped because there were some logs on the rail.");
lexiconE["rain"]=new Array("1","n.","water that falls in drops from clouds to earth","A warm, gentle rain has been falling steadily all day.");
lexiconE["raise"]=new Array("1","v.","to bring up","If you have a concern about this plan, raise it now.","2","v.","to grow things","The farmer plans to raise both sheep and goats next year.");
lexiconE["rake"]=new Array("1","n.","a ground-scraping tool","If you have another rake, I’ll help you with those leaves.","2","v.","to scrape the ground","I am going to rake up all the dead grass in the yard.");
lexiconE["ran"]=new Array("1","v.","the past tense of “run”","We ran down the beach and splashed into the ocean.");
lexiconE["ranch"]=new Array("1","n.","a large farm where cattle, sheep, or horses are raised","My uncle owns a cattle ranch in Texas.");
lexiconE["range"]=new Array("1","n.","a large area of land on which livestock graze","The cowhands rode out on the range to round up the cattle.");
lexiconE["rascal"]=new Array("1","n.","a mischievous child","My brother is a little rascal who is always playing tricks.");
lexiconE["raspberry"]=new Array("1","n.","a small, sweet fruit that grows on a bush","I ate some cold, refreshing raspberry sherbet.");
lexiconE["rat"]=new Array("1","n.","an animal that looks like a large mouse","The cat caught a rat.");
lexiconE["rattle"]=new Array("1","n.","a baby’s toy","The baby picked up her rattle and shook it.","2","v.","to make short, sharp noises","When the wind blows hard, the windows in the house rattle.");
lexiconE["raw"]=new Array("1","adj.","not cooked","I like raw vegetables better than cooked vegetables.");
lexiconE["reach"]=new Array("1","v.","to go far enough to arrive","We hope to reach our campsite before dark.","2","v.","to stretch an arm","Can you reach to the top shelf of the bookcase?");
lexiconE["read"]=new Array("1","v.","having understood writing","Fran carefully read the recipe before she began to cook.","2","v.","to learn what printed words mean","Don learned to read in the first grade.");
lexiconE["ready"]=new Array("1","adj.","quick, on time","The mayor had a ready answer for each question asked.");
lexiconE["receipt"]=new Array("1","n.","a note showing something was received","The store clerk gave me a receipt for the shirt I bought.");
lexiconE["receive"]=new Array("1","v.","to get","Did you receive an invitation to the birthday party?");
lexiconE["recess"]=new Array("1","n.","play time","Let’s play dodge ball during recess.");
lexiconE["record"]=new Array("1","n.","a phonograph disk","I found a rare old record of a 60’s band at a flea market.","2","n.","a written account of past happenings","Zach kept a record of the number of days below freezing.","3","v.","to put music or other sounds on a phonograph disk","Musicians used to record their music on large vinyl disks.","4","v.","to write down","Carol likes to record her thoughts and feelings in a diary.");
lexiconE["red"]=new Array("1","adj.","the color of blood","The fire engine was painted bright red.");
lexiconE["redbird"]=new Array("1","n.","another name for a cardinal","A redbird flew onto the feeder and began to eat seeds.");
lexiconE["redbreast"]=new Array("1","n.","another name for a robin","My little sister was a robin redbreast in a play about birds.");
lexiconE["redcoat"]=new Array("1","n.","a British soldier during the American Revolution","The patriots found an enemy redcoat hiding in the woods.");
lexiconE["reel in"]=new Array("1","v.","to pull in","Paolo needed help to reel in the big fish on his line.");
lexiconE["regular"]=new Array("1","adj.","average; normal","Although I went to bed late, I woke up at the regular time.");
lexiconE["reindeer"]=new Array("1","n.","a large deer found in the world’s northern regions","There were thirteen reindeer in the herd.");
lexiconE["rejoice"]=new Array("1","v.","to be happy","When the miners were rescued, everyone began to rejoice.");
lexiconE["relax"]=new Array("1","v.","to rest","The doctor wanted Grace to relax in bed for a few days.","2","v.","to take it easy","We like to swim several laps and then relax around the pool.");
lexiconE["relieve"]=new Array("1","v.","to lessen or free from discomfort or pain","Just one aspirin will relieve my headache.");
lexiconE["remember"]=new Array("1","v.","to keep in mind","Please remember your dental appointment tomorrow.");
lexiconE["remind"]=new Array("1","v.","to cause someone to remember something","Write a note to remind yourself to study for the test.");
lexiconE["remove"]=new Array("1","v.","to dismiss from an office or position","A guard may remove the rude fan from the hockey arena.");
lexiconE["rent"]=new Array("1","v.","to pay for using","We’ll rent a truck to move our things to the new house.");
lexiconE["repair"]=new Array("1","v.","to fix","He will use the extra shingles to repair the hole in the roof.");
lexiconE["repeat"]=new Array("1","v.","to do over","When I make a mistake, I try not to repeat it.","2","v.","to say again","Don’t repeat what I told you to anyone.","3","v.","to say again and again","The baby likes to repeat new words she learns to everyone.");
lexiconE["rescue"]=new Array("1","v.","to save from danger","The firefighters were able to rescue everyone.");
lexiconE["reset"]=new Array("1","v.","to place again","The alarm was set for 6:00 AM, but I reset it for 7:00 AM.","2","v.","to put back in order","The workers reset the room with rows of chairs as it been.");
lexiconE["rest"]=new Array("1","n.","sleep","I need at least eight hours of rest each night.");
lexiconE["restaurant"]=new Array("1","n.","a place to buy and eat a meal","The restaurant served delicious Italian food.");
lexiconE["retrieve"]=new Array("1","v.","to get back again","Dad helped me to retrieve my kite from the tree.");
lexiconE["return"]=new Array("1","v.","to come back","My friend will return from vacation tomorrow.","2","v.","to give back","You must return the books to the library in three weeks.");
lexiconE["revenge"]=new Array("1","n.","to get even","Trying to get revenge on someone is never a good idea.");
lexiconE["reward"]=new Array("1","n.","a prize","Terry’s reward for selling the most subscriptions was a bike.");
lexiconE["rib"]=new Array("1","n.","one of the curved chest bones of the body","John cracked a rib when he fell while skiing.");
lexiconE["ribbon"]=new Array("1","n.","a long strip of cloth or other material","She tied a silver ribbon around the birthday present.");
lexiconE["rice"]=new Array("1","n.","a white flaky food made up of grains of a plant","My favorite dinner is tacos with black beans and rice.");
lexiconE["rich"]=new Array("1","adj.","worth a lot","Two rich people gave a lot of money to the museum.");
lexiconE["riddle"]=new Array("1","n.","a puzzle or problem that is hard to figure out","No one would figure out the answer to the riddle.");
lexiconE["ride"]=new Array("1","n.","a trip by a vehicle or horse","The ride to school takes about twenty minutes.","2","v.","to travel in a car, train, and so on","Do you ride the bus to school?");
lexiconE["right"]=new Array("1","adj.","correct; not wrong","Three people figured out the right answer to the problem.","2","adv.","directly","My car is parked right down the street.");
lexiconE["ring"]=new Array("1","n.","a metal band for the finger","My mom always wears her wedding ring.","2","n.","circle-shaped object","There was a ring of water lilies floating in the pond.");
lexiconE["rip"]=new Array("1","v.","to cut","Please rip that sheet of paper into four equal pieces.","2","v.","to tear","Don’t rip your jeans when you climb over the fence.");
lexiconE["ripe"]=new Array("1","adj.","ready to eat","Leave the tomatoes on the window sill until they get ripe.");
lexiconE["rise"]=new Array("1","v.","to get up","Please rise for the pledge of allegiance to the flag.","2","v.","to go higher","We watched the balloon rise into the air.");
lexiconE["risk"]=new Array("1","v.","to take a chance","Do not risk loosing your savings on unwise investments.");
lexiconE["river"]=new Array("1","n.","a large body of water that empties into a larger body of water","There are many sailboats on the river today.");
lexiconE["road"]=new Array("1","n.","a paved or cleared ground that people travel","This road has many deep potholes in it.");
lexiconE["roar"]=new Array("1","n.","a deep animal cry","The lion’s roar could be heard all over the zoo.","2","n.","a loud noise","We couldn’t hear ourselves due to the roar of the ocean.","3","v.","to cry out","When the team scores, the fans will roar their approval.");
lexiconE["roast"]=new Array("1","n.","baked meat","The pork roast took two hours to cook.","2","v.","to cook in an oven","I will roast some meat and potatoes in the oven.");
lexiconE["rob"]=new Array("1","v.","to steal","It is against the law to rob a person of his or her possessions.");
lexiconE["robin"]=new Array("1","n.","a red-breasted bird","A robin is building a nest in the maple tree.");
lexiconE["rock"]=new Array("1","n.","a stone","Ed’s rock collection contains some very pretty stones.","2","adj.","a style of music","Rock music is often very loud.","3","v.","to cause to shake","A strong earthquake will rock buildings.","4","v.","to move back and forth","Rock the baby in your arms until he falls asleep.");
lexiconE["rocket"]=new Array("1","n.","a space missile","The small test rocket burst into flames and crashed.");
lexiconE["rocking horse"]=new Array("1","n.","a hobby horse","The rocking horse looks like one from a merry-go-round.");
lexiconE["rock-and-roll"]=new Array("1","n.","a style of music","Rock-and-roll music has been around since the 1950’s.");
lexiconE["roll"]=new Array("1","n.","a bun or muffin","I ordered a hamburger, but I just ate the meat, not the roll.","2","v.","to keep turning over","The cat watched the little ball roll under the sofa.");
lexiconE["romance"]=new Array("1","n.","a love affair","The couple’s romance led them to get married.");
lexiconE["roof"]=new Array("1","n.","the top of a building","There are five skylights in the building’s roof.","2","n.","the upper inside of the mouth","The hot soup burned her tongue and the roof of her mouth.");
lexiconE["rooster"]=new Array("1","n.","a male chicken","Each morning, the crow of the rooster wakes everyone up.");
lexiconE["root"]=new Array("1","n.","the part of a plant that grows down into the ground","The root of a carrot plant is what we eat.");
lexiconE["root beer"]=new Array("1","n.","a soft drink","Root beer plus a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes a float.");
lexiconE["rope"]=new Array("1","n.","a cord made of fiber or metal","String a piece of rope between those two poles.");
lexiconE["rose"]=new Array("1","adj.","a pinkish-red color","The curtains were white and trimmed with rose ribbon.","2","n.","a sweet-smelling flower","I bought my mother a rose bush on Mother’s Day.","3","v.","got up","We all rose from our seats and clapped for the winners.");
lexiconE["rot"]=new Array("1","n.","decayed matter","There is a great deal of rot in a swamp.","2","v.","to spoil or decay","The oranges will rot if we don’t eat them.");
lexiconE["rough"]=new Array("1","adj.","not smooth","The bark of that tree is rough and bumpy.");
lexiconE["round"]=new Array("1","adj.","having a curved surface","The chair has a round back.","2","n.","movement in a circle","The spacecraft made one round of the moon before landing.","3","adj.","the shape of a ball","An orange has a round shape.");
lexiconE["route"]=new Array("1","n.","a way or road","We drove along the ocean route to the beach.");
lexiconE["row"]=new Array("1","n.","a series of things or people lined up","A row of trees was planted on both sides of the road.","2","v.","to use a paddle or oar to move a boat","It will take ten minutes to row the boat to shore.");
lexiconE["royal"]=new Array("1","adj.","having to do with a king, queen, or their family","The royal family lives in a castle.");
lexiconE["rubber"]=new Array("1","adj.","a strong, waterproofed substance that stretches","Our rubber boots kept our feet dry in the rain.");
lexiconE["ruckus"]=new Array("1","n.","noisy confusion","The children were making a ruckus and woke the baby.");
lexiconE["rug"]=new Array("1","n.","a floor covering","There was a small blue rug on floor in front of the sink.");
lexiconE["rumple"]=new Array("1","adj.","to wrinkle","Sit still and try not to rumple your new dress.");
lexiconE["run"]=new Array("1","v.","to go fast on foot","Run downstairs and see who’s at the door.","2","v.","to operate","The workers run the factory machines in eight-hour shifts.");
lexiconE["rush"]=new Array("1","v.","to hurry","If we want to catch the bus, we’ll have to rush.");
lexiconE["rust"]=new Array("1","n.","a red coating on iron caused by moisture","There is a little rust on my bike where the paint is scratched.","2","adj.","a red-brown color","In the fall, leaves may turn red, yellow, orange, or rust.");
lexiconE["rye"]=new Array("1","adj.","a kind of bread","I ate a sandwich of cheese and rye bread.");
lexiconE["sack"]=new Array("1","n.","a bag","William carried the sack of groceries into the kitchen.");
lexiconE["sad"]=new Array("1","adj.","not happy","The sad ending of the story made me cry.");
lexiconE["saddle"]=new Array("1","n.","a seat for a rider on the back of a horse","The horse’s saddle was made of polished brown leather.");
lexiconE["safe"]=new Array("1","adj.","not hurt","Although Tom was in a car accident, he was safe.","2","adj.","under close guard","An alarm system kept the valuable museum exhibits safe.","3","adj.","without danger","It is safe to walk on the lake because it is frozen solid.");
lexiconE["safety pin"]=new Array("1","n.","a pin for fastening","I used a safety pin to attach the name tag to my blouse.");
lexiconE["sail"]=new Array("1","n.","cloth that catches the wind and moves a boat","The ship didn’t move because its sail was ripped.","2","v.","to travel by water","It’s Mark’s dream to sail around the world in a small boat.");
lexiconE["salad"]=new Array("1","n.","a cold food","Don’t put any celery in the tossed salad.");
lexiconE["salami"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of sausage","We had sliced salami and cheese on our sandwiches.");
lexiconE["sale"]=new Array("1","n.","selling at low prices","The toy store has all its stuffed animals on sale.","2","n.","the exchange of goods or property for money","The corner house went on sale last week and it sold today.");
lexiconE["salt"]=new Array("1","n.","a food seasoning","There is too much salt in this food.");
lexiconE["same"]=new Array("1","adj.","just like something else","Two people wore the same costume to the party.");
lexiconE["sample"]=new Array("1","n.","an example","Take this sample of carpet home to see how you like it.","2","v.","to taste something","Do you want to sample a little of this soup?");
lexiconE["sand"]=new Array("1","n.","fine, ground rock","When Beth walked on the beach, she got sand in her shoes.","2","v.","to shape or smooth down with sandpaper","Dad will sand the wooden door to make it smooth.");
lexiconE["sandal"]=new Array("1","n.","an open shoe","A sandal is not the kind of shoe to wear in cold weather.");
lexiconE["sandwich"]=new Array("1","n.","two or more slices of bread with a filling","Brad made a sandwich of peanut butter and jelly for lunch.");
lexiconE["sap"]=new Array("1","n.","the juice of a tree","The sap of a maple tree is used to make maple syrup.");
lexiconE["sass"]=new Array("1","v.","to talk back","My parents do not allow us to sass them.");
lexiconE["Saturday"]=new Array("1","n.","seventh day of the week","There is no school on Saturday and Sunday.");
lexiconE["saucer"]=new Array("1","n.","a small dish placed under a cup","Some of the hot tea in the cup spilled on the saucer.");
lexiconE["save"]=new Array("1","v.","to keep money","Evan will save half of his allowance toward a new bike.");
lexiconE["saw"]=new Array("1","n.","a tool for cutting","That saw is too small to cut through this thick board.","2","v.","looked at","Brian saw an eagle catch a fish in its claws.","3","v.","to cut with a tool","The carpenter will have to saw all those boards in half.");
lexiconE["say"]=new Array("1","v.","to tell or speak","Don’t say another word.");
lexiconE["scale"]=new Array("1","n.","a device for weighing","Step on the scale to see how much you weigh.");
lexiconE["scalp"]=new Array("1","n.","skin on the head","I cleaned my hair and scalp with shampoo.");
lexiconE["scamper"]=new Array("1","v.","to run quickly","I watched the two rabbits scamper back into the woods.");
lexiconE["scare"]=new Array("1","n.","a sudden fright","That crash of thunder gave us quite a scare.","2","v.","to make afraid","Our big dog might scare you if you didn’t know he’s gentle.");
lexiconE["scatter"]=new Array("1","v.","to go in all directions","The wind will scatter that pile of leaves all over the yard.");
lexiconE["school"]=new Array("1","n.","part of a university","Mike’s son attends the university’s school of medicine.","2","n.","place for teaching or learning","The school we attend has students in grades 1 through 5.");
lexiconE["scoop"]=new Array("1","v.","a dipping movement","Watch the pelican scoop into the sea for a beak full of fish.","2","n.","a thing to dip with","Use the scoop to add some more flour to the bowl.");
lexiconE["score"]=new Array("1","n.","a number of points","The score was tied with just one minute left to play.","2","v.","to make a point","Every soccer player hoped to score for his team.");
lexiconE["scratch"]=new Array("1","v.","to make a mark on or cut something","Be careful or the cat will scratch you with its claws.");
lexiconE["scream"]=new Array("1","n.","a loud cry","As the roller coaster started down, I heard a scream.");
lexiconE["screen"]=new Array("1","v.","to hide from view","A high fence will screen the view of the highway.","2","n.","wire or netting in a frame","A screen lets air in, but keeps bugs out.");
lexiconE["scrub"]=new Array("1","v.","to wash by rubbing","We’ll have to scrub the floor to get the dried mud off.");
lexiconE["sea"]=new Array("1","n.","a large body of salt water","The sailor was adrift on the sea for four days.");
lexiconE["seal"]=new Array("1","n.","a sea animal with flippers instead of feet","The seal was sunning itself on a rock on the beach.");
lexiconE["season"]=new Array("1","n.","a time for a particular sport","Baseball season begins in late spring and ends in the fall.","2","n.","spring, summer, fall, winter","Spring is my favorite season of the year.");
lexiconE["seat"]=new Array("1","n.","a chair or stool","I went to sit in the last seat left at the table.","2","n.","the part of the body you sit on","There is a rip in the seat of his pants.");
lexiconE["second"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a minute","A second is one-sixtieth of a minute.");
lexiconE["secret"]=new Array("1","n.","information kept to yourself","I can’t tell you what you want to know because it’s a secret.","2","adj.","private or known to few people","The rock star lives in a secret location to avoid reporters.","3","n.","the hidden reason or cause","The secret of their success is hard work.");
lexiconE["see"]=new Array("1","v.","to go find out","See if the bus has come yet.","2","v.","to have the power of sight","A blind person is not able to see.","3","v.","to look at","We got up early to see the sunrise.");
lexiconE["seed"]=new Array("1","n.","the thing some plants grow from","A tomato plant grows from a seed.","2","v.","to plant the ground","Every fall, we seed the bare spots in our lawn.");
lexiconE["seesaw"]=new Array("1","n.","a playground device that goes up and down","Carl and Jim weigh the same, so they balance on the seesaw.");
lexiconE["select"]=new Array("1","v.","to pick out","Take a look at the menu, and select what you’d like to eat.");
lexiconE["sell"]=new Array("1","v.","to get people to buy something","I hope to sell my old bike at my family’s garage sale.");
lexiconE["send"]=new Array("1","v.","to cause to go from one place to another","Beth’s company will send her on a business trip next week.","2","v.","to mail off","My parents send me letters when I am at camp.");
lexiconE["September"]=new Array("1","n.","ninth month of the year","In many places, school starts in September.");
lexiconE["serve"]=new Array("1","v.","to be of help","There is only one clerk to serve people in this big store.");
lexiconE["service station"]=new Array("1","n.","a place to buy gasoline","We stopped at a service station and bought some gasoline.");
lexiconE["set"]=new Array("1","adj.","definite","The delivery truck arrives each week at a set time.","2","v.","to put","The teacher set a pencil and a piece of paper on each desk.");
lexiconE["set off"]=new Array("1","v.","to start on a trip","The group set off on the hike at 7:00 AM.");
lexiconE["settle"]=new Array("1","v.","to calm down","The bus driver tried to settle the angry passengers.");
lexiconE["seven"]=new Array("1","adj.","a number that is one more than six (7)","I thought I had six pencils, but I actually had seven.");
lexiconE["seventy"]=new Array("1","adj.","a number that is seven times 10 (70)","My grandfather is seventy years old.");
lexiconE["shade"]=new Array("1","v.","to protect from the light","The blinds will shade the room from the afternoon sun.");
lexiconE["shake"]=new Array("1","n.","a drink of milk and ice cream","Jen ordered a vanilla shake at the ice-cream parlor.","2","v.","to tremble","The cold wind made us shiver and shake.");
lexiconE["shampoo"]=new Array("1","n.","liquid for washing the hair","She uses a special shampoo for oily hair.","2","v.","to wash the hair","Glenna likes to shampoo her hair every day.");
lexiconE["share"]=new Array("1","v.","to divide with others","We like to share parts of our lunch with each other.");
lexiconE["sharp"]=new Array("1","adj.","cuts easily","The edge of this knife is very sharp.","2","adj.","pointed","Watch out for that sharp spike sticking out of the ground.");
lexiconE["shatter"]=new Array("1","v.","to break into pieces","Glass will shatter if dropped on a hard surface.");
lexiconE["shatterproof"]=new Array("1","adj.","can’t be splintered","The shatterproof windshield didn’t break in the accident.");
lexiconE["shave"]=new Array("1","v.","to cut off hair with a razor","Dad tries to shave carefully so he doesn’t cut his face.");
lexiconE["she"]=new Array("1","pron.","a female that has been spoken about","Heidi went home because she wasn’t feeling well.");
lexiconE["shed"]=new Array("1","v.","to lose hair","Our dog will shed a lot of hair this summer.");
lexiconE["sheep"]=new Array("1","n.","wooly animal","Woolen clothing is made from the curly hair of a sheep.");
lexiconE["shepherd"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who watches over and protects sheep","The shepherd protected his sheep from wolves.");
lexiconE["shift"]=new Array("1","v.","to change position","I watched Ben shift his weight from one foot to the other.");
lexiconE["shine"]=new Array("1","v.","to give out light","The sun is supposed to shine every day this week.");
lexiconE["ship"]=new Array("1","n.","a large boat","The ship carried tons of cargo across the ocean.");
lexiconE["shirt"]=new Array("1","n.","clothing for the upper part of the body","Paul wore a warm flannel shirt and jeans.");
lexiconE["shoe"]=new Array("1","n.","a covering for the foot","The heel came off my right shoe.");
lexiconE["shoelace"]=new Array("1","n.","a string for fastening a shoe","I need a new shoelace for my tennis shoe.");
lexiconE["shoeshine"]=new Array("1","n.","polish on shoes","This shoeshine makes my shoes look good.");
lexiconE["shoo"]=new Array("1","v.","to make something or someone go away","Mom decided to shoo us outside so she could clean.");
lexiconE["shoot"]=new Array("1","v.","to hit a target with a bullet or arrow","Try to shoot each arrow so that it will hit the target.");
lexiconE["shop"]=new Array("1","n.","a store","The shoe shop on the corner has been there for twenty years.","2","v.","to buy things","You can get some good buys if you shop on sale days.");
lexiconE["shore"]=new Array("1","n.","a strip of land beside a body of water","We walked along the shore looking for shells.");
lexiconE["short"]=new Array("1","adj.","not long","His short speech took only five minutes.","2","adj.","not tall","Bart is short, but he’s as strong as his taller opponent.");
lexiconE["shortcake"]=new Array("1","n.","a sweet biscuit or teacake","Strawberry shortcake is my favorite dessert.");
lexiconE["shoulder"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of the human body","I hurt my right shoulder playing softball.","2","n.","the upper part of an animal’s foreleg","The deer was injured in its left shoulder.");
lexiconE["shove"]=new Array("1","v.","to push","Shove those books aside and put the packages there.");
lexiconE["shovel"]=new Array("1","n.","a digging tool","I used a shovel to dig a hole to plant the tree.");
lexiconE["show"]=new Array("1","n.","a movie or TV program","I turned off the TV show because it was boring.","2","n.","a performance","The show had three acts.","3","v.","allow to be seen","The artist will show his paintings at the art gallery.","4","n.","for appearance only","She laughed, but her eyes told me the laugh was just for show.","5","v.","to point out","Did Vera show you her favorite painting in the museum?");
lexiconE["shower"]=new Array("1","n.","a bath","I would rather take a shower than a bath in the tub.");
lexiconE["shred"]=new Array("1","v.","to cut into pieces","Shred those papers to protect your personal information.");
lexiconE["shrink"]=new Array("1","v.","to grow smaller","If the sweaters shrink, they will be too small for us to wear.");
lexiconE["shrunk"]=new Array("1","v.","got smaller","The sweaters shrunk two sizes when they were washed.");
lexiconE["shy"]=new Array("1","adj.","bashful","The child was so shy that he didn’t talk very much.");
lexiconE["sick"]=new Array("1","adj.","ill","Brenda stayed home because she was sick with the flu.");
lexiconE["side"]=new Array("1","n.","an edge or surface","Each side of the house is painted a different color.","2","n.","left or right","The left side of the car has a big dent in it.");
lexiconE["sidekick"]=new Array("1","n.","a partner","The hero’s sidekick Tim went with him on his adventures.");
lexiconE["sight"]=new Array("1","n.","the power to see","Bill lost the sight in his right eye because of the accident.","2","n.","what is seen","The colors of the sunset were a beautiful sight.");
lexiconE["sign"]=new Array("1","n.","a signal","Ron saw the stop sign and slowed the car to a stop.");
lexiconE["silence"]=new Array("1","n.","stillness","The silence was broken by the audience’s applause.","2","v.","to make quiet","The leader raised his hands to silence the crowd.");
lexiconE["silk"]=new Array("1","n.","a fine cloth","This beautiful blouse is very soft and made of silk.","2","n.","a fine thread","Thread that is silk is very fine, but it is also very strong.");
lexiconE["sill"]=new Array("1","n.","the lower part of a window","Put the tomatoes on the window sill until they are ripe.");
lexiconE["silly"]=new Array("1","adj.","foolish","We all laughed at Zack’s silly story.");
lexiconE["silver"]=new Array("1","adj.","coins made of the metal silver","I have some old silver coins in my collection.");
lexiconE["simple"]=new Array("1","adj.","not complicated","The game is so simple that a small child can play.");
lexiconE["sincere"]=new Array("1","adj.","not false or pretended","He offered his sincere thanks to all those who had helped.");
lexiconE["sing"]=new Array("1","v.","to say words with musical tones","The choir will sing four songs in the program.");
lexiconE["single"]=new Array("1","adj.","a person who is not married","One of my sisters is married, and the other one is single.","2","adj.","only one","There is a single red rose in the vase.");
lexiconE["sink"]=new Array("1","n.","a place for washing dishes","Put any dishes that need washing in the sink.","2","v.","to go down below a surface","The hole in the rowboat caused it to sink into the lake.");
lexiconE["sip"]=new Array("1","v.","to drink a little of something","I will sip the juice to see if I liked it.");
lexiconE["sister"]=new Array("1","n.","your parent’s daughter","My sister and I went on vacation with our parents.");
lexiconE["sit"]=new Array("1","v.","to take a seat","I like to sit next to the window when I ride in the car.");
lexiconE["six"]=new Array("1","adj.","a number that is one more than five (6)","We thought the trip would take five hours, but it took six.");
lexiconE["size"]=new Array("1","n.","the amount of space something takes up","Your room is exactly the same size as mine.");
lexiconE["skate"]=new Array("1","n.","a shoe with a metal blade used to move over ice","I took a minute to lace my ice skate up properly.","2","n.","a shoe with four wheels attached","One of the wheels of my roller skate is missing.");
lexiconE["skedaddle"]=new Array("1","v.","to go away","The barking dog made Scott skedaddle down the street.");
lexiconE["skeletal"]=new Array("1","adj.","having to do with bones","The explorers discovered the skeletal remains of a dinosaur.");
lexiconE["skin"]=new Array("1","n.","the outer covering of something","The skin of the apple was bright red.");
lexiconE["skip"]=new Array("1","v.","to leap and jump","The girls always skip rope during recess.","2","v.","to move along hopping on one foot, then the other","We watched the little girl skip down the path.");
lexiconE["skull"]=new Array("1","n.","the bony framework of the head","The skull of a person or animal protects the brain.");
lexiconE["skunk"]=new Array("1","n.","an animal with black fur with white stripes","A skunk can spray a bad-smelling liquid when it’s scared.");
lexiconE["sky"]=new Array("1","n.","the upper air; clouds","The sky has a light blue color on a clear day.");
lexiconE["skyrocket"]=new Array("1","v.","to rise rapidly","We have watched the price of gas skyrocket over the years.");
lexiconE["slacks"]=new Array("1","n.","trousers","Dan was wearing black slacks and a white shirt.");
lexiconE["slam"]=new Array("1","v.","to bang shut","Please don’t slam the door on your way out.","2","v.","to move hard with force","I wish you wouldn’t slam your books on the desk.");
lexiconE["slap"]=new Array("1","v.","to hit with a sharp, quick blow","Liz tried to slap the volleyball over the net.");
lexiconE["slave"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who belongs to another","No person should be a slave to another person.","2","v.","to work very hard","If I slave all day, I will have all this work done by dinner.");
lexiconE["sled"]=new Array("1","n.","a wooden framework on runners to go over snow","When it stopped snowing, I got out my sled for some fun.");
lexiconE["sleep"]=new Array("1","v.","to lie in rest","Most adults need to sleep seven or eight hours each night.");
lexiconE["sleigh"]=new Array("1","n.","a carriage on runners drawn by a horse over snow","After the snowstorm, the family took a ride in their sleigh.");
lexiconE["slice"]=new Array("1","n.","a thin, flat piece","I added another slice of cheese to my sandwich.");
lexiconE["slide"]=new Array("1","v.","to move smoothly","Ed motioned for his friend to slide into the seat next to him.","2","v.","to skim over a surface","Watch me slide across this icy sidewalk.","3","v.","to slip","We watched the truck slide off the icy road and into the ditch.");
lexiconE["slim"]=new Array("1","adj.","not fat","The runner’s body was slim and muscular.");
lexiconE["slip"]=new Array("1","v.","to slip and lose your balance","Be careful that you don’t slip on the icy sidewalk.");
lexiconE["slope"]=new Array("1","n.","a slant","The land has a gentle slope down to the river.");
lexiconE["slosh"]=new Array("1","v.","to splash around","The little child loves to slosh around it the bath water.");
lexiconE["slow"]=new Array("1","adj.","without hurry","It was a slow climb up the mountain.");
lexiconE["slowpoke"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who moves lazily","My brother is such a slowpoke in the morning.");
lexiconE["smack"]=new Array("1","n.","a big, loud kiss","Annie pursed her lips and gave her doll’s cheek a big smack.","2","v.","to slap","I heard the waves smack against the beach’s packed sand.");
lexiconE["small"]=new Array("1","adj.","little","The small chair was just right for the little girl.");
lexiconE["smallpox"]=new Array("1","n.","a deadly disease","For centuries millions of people died from smallpox.");
lexiconE["smart"]=new Array("1","adj.","quick at learning","My brother is so smart that he will surely go to college.");
lexiconE["smash"]=new Array("1","v.","to crash into","Stop that cart or it will smash into the tree.");
lexiconE["smell"]=new Array("1","n.","a bad odor","There is a terrible smell coming from the garbage can.","2","v.","to sniff","I could smell the bread baking in the oven.");
lexiconE["smithereens"]=new Array("1","n.","lots of small pieces","The glass vase hit the floor and broke into smithereens.");
lexiconE["smog"]=new Array("1","n.","a mix of smoke and fog","The smog that hung in the air was unhealthful to breathe.");
lexiconE["smoke"]=new Array("1","n.","a cloud from something burning","The smoke from the campfire rose into the air.");
lexiconE["snack"]=new Array("1","n.","a light meal","A piece of fruit is a good snack after school.");
lexiconE["snail"]=new Array("1","n.","a tiny animal with a soft body protected by a shell","The snail outgrew its old shell and now has a bigger one.");
lexiconE["snake"]=new Array("1","n.","a reptile with a legless body","Although its skin is colorful, that snake is not poisonous.");
lexiconE["snap"]=new Array("1","v.","to move quickly and smartly","We saw the solider snap to attention and salute the flag.");
lexiconE["snatch"]=new Array("1","n.","a small amount","As we walked by, we heard a snatch of their conversation.");
lexiconE["sneak"]=new Array("1","v.","to say or do something behind someone’s back","My dog tried to sneak food off the kitchen counter.");
lexiconE["sneeze"]=new Array("1","v.","to blow out air forcibly from the nose and mouth","It is polite to cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze.");
lexiconE["sniff"]=new Array("1","v.","to breathe in through the nose noisily","The dog lifted its nose to sniff the air for the fox’s scent.");
lexiconE["snorkel"]=new Array("1","n.","an air tube for a submarine","The sub captain had the snorkel raised above the water level.");
lexiconE["snow"]=new Array("1","n.","flakes of frozen water falling from the sky","Bert put on warm clothes and boots to go play in the snow.");
lexiconE["snug"]=new Array("1","adj.","cozy and comfortable","It’s very cold outside, but we are all snug in the house.");
lexiconE["so"]=new Array("1","adv.","very","Everyone was so happy to be home after the long drive.");
lexiconE["soak"]=new Array("1","v.","to get very wet","If we get caught in the rainstorm, it will soak us.","2","v.","to let stand in liquid","If you soak the shirt in cold water, the stain may come out.");
lexiconE["soap"]=new Array("1","n.","a substance that makes suds in water","Wash your hands with soap and water often to stay healthy.");
lexiconE["soar"]=new Array("1","v.","to fly upward","Pam watched the eagle soar high into the air.");
lexiconE["soccer"]=new Array("1","n.","a form of football","Soccer is my brother’s favorite sport.");
lexiconE["social"]=new Array("1","adj.","relating to human beings as a group","A family is a type of social unit.");
lexiconE["soda"]=new Array("1","n.","an ice-cream drink","My favorite soda is made of root beer and vanilla ice cream.");
lexiconE["soft"]=new Array("1","adj.","not hard","The clay was soft and easy to form into a bowl.","2","adj.","smooth, pleasing to the touch","The sofa had three soft, fluffy pillows.");
lexiconE["soil"]=new Array("1","n.","earth","That farm’s soil is fertile and yields good crops.");
lexiconE["solid"]=new Array("1","n.","the hard form of matter","Rock is a solid, but water is a liquid.");
lexiconE["solve"]=new Array("1","v.","to find the answer","There are two arithmetic problems that I can’t solve.");
lexiconE["some"]=new Array("1","adj.","a little","There is some soup left, but not much.","2","adj.","a number of","Some people like spinach, but I don’t.","3","pron.","certain ones","Some of my summer clothes are now too small for me.");
lexiconE["something"]=new Array("1","pron.","somewhat; at least a little","We hope that there is something we can do to help.");
lexiconE["son"]=new Array("1","n.","a male child","Mr. and Mrs. Green have a son Marcus and a daughter Kim.");
lexiconE["song"]=new Array("1","n.","music or a poem to be sung","Maria wrote the song that she sang in the concert.","2","n.","the music of birds","The nightingale is a plain little bird, but its song is beautiful.");
lexiconE["soon"]=new Array("1","adv.","before long","I know you want to leave, but I will be finished soon.");
lexiconE["sore"]=new Array("1","adj.","painful and tender","I hurt my hand, and it’s still too sore for me to write.");
lexiconE["sorrow"]=new Array("1","adj.","sadness","The loss of their pet caused the family great sorrow.");
lexiconE["soul"]=new Array("1","n.","a person","There wasn’t a soul in the house, except for me.");
lexiconE["sound"]=new Array("1","n.","that which can be heard","The sound of rushing water meant I was close to the waterfall.");
lexiconE["south"]=new Array("1","adj.","opposite of north","Carl lives north of Main Street, but Evan lives south of it.");
lexiconE["space"]=new Array("1","n.","a blank between printed words","There’s not enough space between the words in his writing.","2","n.","unlimited expanse that includes the entire universe","The ship’s journey though space will take many years.");
lexiconE["spaghetti"]=new Array("1","n.","a type of pasta","Spaghetti and meatballs is Zack’s favorite meal.");
lexiconE["spare"]=new Array("1","adj.","extra","Bob had a spare ticket to the game so he gave it to me.");
lexiconE["spark"]=new Array("1","n.","a flash of light given off by an electrical discharge","The spark from the spark plug told me it was still working.","2","n.","just a little","The spark of humor in Dad’s eyes told us he wasn’t mad.","3","v.","to give off flashes","When the microwave began to spark, Mom unplugged it.");
lexiconE["sparrow"]=new Array("1","n.","a small, common bird","The first bird to visit our new feeder was a little sparrow.");
lexiconE["speak"]=new Array("1","v.","to talk","Try to speak softly so we don’t wake the baby.");
lexiconE["spear"]=new Array("1","n.","a sharp-pointed weapon","The long spear was made of wood with a very sharp point.");
lexiconE["speck"]=new Array("1","n.","a tiny spot","There was a speck of dirt on the white table cloth.");
lexiconE["speech"]=new Array("1","n.","the ability to talk, or a way of talking","The baby’s speech is improving so we can understand her.");
lexiconE["speed"]=new Array("1","n.","quickness in moving","The car’s speed was so great that it couldn’t stop in time.");
lexiconE["spend"]=new Array("1","v.","to pay out money","I don’t want to spend too much of my allowance now.");
lexiconE["spick-and-span"]=new Array("1","adj.","new and clean","Jeff polished his new car to keep it spick-and-span.");
lexiconE["spider"]=new Array("1","n.","a small animal that spins webs","A spider has spun a big web in the corner of the porch.");
lexiconE["spill"]=new Array("1","v.","to let something overflow accidentally","Walk slowly so you don’t spill any milk from your glass.");
lexiconE["spin"]=new Array("1","adj.","a whirling motion","The spin cycle of the washing machine removes water.","2","v.","to keep turning around fast","If you spin around too much, you’ll get dizzy.");
lexiconE["splash"]=new Array("1","v.","to get water on something or someone","Ride into the puddle, and you’ll splash water on your bike.","2","v.","to play in water","We watched our friends splash around in the pool.","3","v.","to scatter a liquid","The baby likes to splash water from the tub onto the floor.");
lexiconE["split"]=new Array("1","v.","cut in two","Rick used an axe to split the log into two smaller pieces.","2","v.","to divide into parts","The winning team split the prize money among them.");
lexiconE["splotch"]=new Array("1","n.","a stain","There’s a big splotch of grease on your shirt.");
lexiconE["spool"]=new Array("1","n.","a small cylinder that holds thread","I have one spool of white thread and one spool of black.");
lexiconE["spoon"]=new Array("1","n.","a tool for eating liquids","You need a spoon to eat soup.");
lexiconE["spot"]=new Array("1","n.","a place","We go to the same spot in the park each year for a picnic.","2","v.","to catch sight of","If we keep still, we will soon spot many beautiful birds.");
lexiconE["sprain"]=new Array("1","n.","an injury caused by twisting","The sprain to Jim’s right ankle kept him out of the game.");
lexiconE["spray"]=new Array("1","v.","to squirt a mist or stream of tiny liquid drops","Spray each window with cleaner, and then wipe it dry.");
lexiconE["spread"]=new Array("1","v.","to stretch out","Mother spread a bright red tablecloth on the table.");
lexiconE["springboard"]=new Array("1","n.","a jump-off place; diving board","Lee did a perfect dive off the springboard.");
lexiconE["sprint"]=new Array("1","n.","a short race at full speed","Tara runs better in a sprint than when she runs longer races.");
lexiconE["sprout"]=new Array("1","v.","to begin to grow","The seeds we planted are beginning to sprout.");
lexiconE["spun"]=new Array("1","v.","turned","The dog spun around and around chasing its tail.");
lexiconE["squash"]=new Array("1","n.","a vegetable","Luis is growing peppers, tomatoes, and squash in his garden.","2","v.","to crush","Helena will squash the grapes to get the juice.");
lexiconE["squeak"]=new Array("1","v.","to make a tiny noise","I heard a mouse squeak as I ran into the barn.");
lexiconE["squeal"]=new Array("1","v.","to cry out sharply","The baby pigs always squeal if they can’t find their mother.");
lexiconE["squeeze"]=new Array("1","v.","to hug tightly","Sissy will squeeze her teddy bear when she’s scared.","2","v.","to press hard","There’s not much room, but you can squeeze in next to us.");
lexiconE["squirrel"]=new Array("1","n.","a small climbing animal with a bushy tail","A gray squirrel likes to eat the acorns from our oak tree.");
lexiconE["stable"]=new Array("1","n.","a building for horses","Right now, there are six horses living in the stable.");
lexiconE["stack"]=new Array("1","n.","a large amount","Fred has a stack of work to do so he’ll be busy all day.","2","v.","to pile up","Stack the firewood against the side of the house.");
lexiconE["stale"]=new Array("1","adj.","not fresh","The bread has been around too long, and now it’s stale.");
lexiconE["stalk"]=new Array("1","n.","a stem of a plant","The corn stalk has eight ears of corn on it.");
lexiconE["stamp"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of paper that is placed on mail for postage","Do you have a stamp I can put on this letter?");
lexiconE["stand"]=new Array("1","v.","to be on your feet","You can sit in that chair or stand by the door.","2","v.","to place upright","Stand the ladder under the light so I can change the bulb.");
lexiconE["star"]=new Array("1","n.","a bright point of light in the night sky","In the early evening, there was just one star visible in the sky.");
lexiconE["starch"]=new Array("1","n.","a laundry product used to stiffen clothes","A little starch in a shirt makes it look neater longer.");
lexiconE["stare"]=new Array("1","v.","a long, steady look","If you stare at the sun too long, you will hurt your eyes.");
lexiconE["starfish"]=new Array("1","n.","a sea animal","Many starfish have five arms, but some have more.");
lexiconE["start"]=new Array("1","v.","to begin","The race will start in five minutes.","2","v.","to set something moving","Sometimes it takes several tries to start our lawnmower.");
lexiconE["startle"]=new Array("1","v.","to surprise and frighten","I stay away from the feeder so I don’t startle the birds away.");
lexiconE["starve"]=new Array("1","v.","to die from hunger","The explorers did not starve because they ate jungle plants.","2","v.","to suffer from need","With Amy around, the puppies won’t starve for affection.");
lexiconE["state"]=new Array("1","n.","a condition","The patient feels better and is in a good state of mind.","2","n.","a division of the United States","My family will visit relatives in the state of California.");
lexiconE["station"]=new Array("1","n.","a bus or train depot","Lisa went to the bus station to buy a ticket to Philadelphia.","2","n.","a place where TV or radio programs are broadcasted","Which radio station is your favorite?");
lexiconE["statue"]=new Array("1","n.","a figure of stone, wood, or other material","The Statue of Liberty holds a book and a torch.");
lexiconE["stay"]=new Array("1","v.","to remain","Please stay and have dinner with us.");
lexiconE["steal"]=new Array("1","v.","to rob","The robber tried to steal some money, but he failed.");
lexiconE["steamship"]=new Array("1","n.","a large boat powered by steam","The steamship made three trips up the river every week.");
lexiconE["steel"]=new Array("1","n.","a very strong metal made from iron","The frame of the building was made of steel.");
lexiconE["steep"]=new Array("1","adj.","very high; expensive","She paid a steep price for the gasoline.");
lexiconE["step"]=new Array("1","n.","a stair","The third step on the flight of stairs creaks.","2","n.","movement of putting one foot in front of the other","The baby took a first step without hanging on to something.","3","v.","to move the feet","Please step to the front of the line.");
lexiconE["stew"]=new Array("1","n.","a dish of boiled meat and vegetables","The delicious stew contains beef, potatoes, and carrots.");
lexiconE["stick"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of wood","I put a marshmallow on a stick and cooked it over the fire.");
lexiconE["stiff"]=new Array("1","adj.","hard to bend","The cardboard was so stiff I couldn’t bend it.");
lexiconE["still"]=new Array("1","adv.","not moving","Everyone, stop moving around and stand still.");
lexiconE["sting"]=new Array("1","n.","a painful sore caused by the venom of a bee or wasp","Tim is allergic to the sting of a wasp or a bee.","2","n.","a sharp pain","The sting of the sleet and cold wind turned our faces red.");
lexiconE["stink"]=new Array("1","n.","a bad smell","The stink from the garbage can was terrible.","2","v.","to smell bad","Fish will stink and spoil if it is not kept cold.");
lexiconE["stocking"]=new Array("1","n.","a covering for the leg","A wool stocking will keep a leg warmer than a cotton one.");
lexiconE["stockpile"]=new Array("1","v.","to store up something","We will stockpile canned goods to give to the food bank.");
lexiconE["stone"]=new Array("1","n.","a small rock","The small stone in my shoe gave me a blister.");
lexiconE["stool"]=new Array("1","n.","a low footrest","Sit down and put your feet up on that little stool.","2","n.","a seat without a back","I sat a stool at the counter and ate my lunch.");
lexiconE["stop"]=new Array("1","v.","to bring to a standstill","We’d better stop the car and check the right front tire.","2","v.","to prevent","Please close the windows to stop the rain from coming in.","3","v.","to quit","Stop wasting time and finish your homework.");
lexiconE["store"]=new Array("1","n.","a place where goods are sold","I went to the store to get some groceries.");
lexiconE["stork"]=new Array("1","n.","a long-legged bird","A stork is a large bird with white feathers and long legs.");
lexiconE["storm"]=new Array("1","n.","strong winds and rain","The storm dumped ten inches of rain on the town.");
lexiconE["story"]=new Array("1","n.","a floor of a building","The office is on the third story of the building.","2","n.","a made-up tale","My dad told us a story about pirates.","3","n.","a newspaper article","The newspaper story was about a fire in the factory.");
lexiconE["stove"]=new Array("1","n.","a kitchen appliance for cooking or heating","There was a big pot of soup cooking on the stove.");
lexiconE["straight"]=new Array("1","adj.","without a bend or curve","John used a ruler to make a straight line on the paper.");
lexiconE["strain"]=new Array("1","n.","an injury to a muscle","Lifting all those boxes caused a strain to my back muscles.");
lexiconE["strange"]=new Array("1","adj.","not known","The food tasted strange, unlike anything I had ever tasted.");
lexiconE["strap"]=new Array("1","n.","a strip of leather","The strap on my backpack needs a new buckle.","2","v.","to fasten with a leather strip","Strap all the bundles together so they’ll be easier to carry.");
lexiconE["strawberry"]=new Array("1","n.","a small red fruit that grows on a vine","The ripe, red strawberry tasted sweet and juicy.");
lexiconE["stream"]=new Array("1","n.","a continuous flow","A stream of water flowed from the burst water pipe.","2","n.","a small river","There are plenty of fish in the stream near the house.");
lexiconE["streamer"]=new Array("1","n.","a long ribbon","What color streamer shall we use to decorate for the party?");
lexiconE["street"]=new Array("1","n.","a public road in a city","Always look both ways before you cross a street.");
lexiconE["streetcar"]=new Array("1","n.","a large car on rails for public transportation","My dad rides the streetcar to work every day.");
lexiconE["strength"]=new Array("1","n.","power","I don’t have enough strength to move the sofa by myself.");
lexiconE["strike"]=new Array("1","n.","a miss when hitting a baseball","The batter stepped out of the batter’s box after the first strike.","2","v.","to attack","The general’s plan was to have the troops strike at dawn.","3","v.","to hit","We listened to the clock strike ten o’clock.","4","v.","to light a match","Anita knelt to strike a match and hold it to the wood.");
lexiconE["strikeout"]=new Array("1","n.","three missed pitches in baseball","A strikeout would end the game.");
lexiconE["string"]=new Array("1","n.","a thick thread","Use some of that string to tie up the package.");
lexiconE["strip"]=new Array("1","v.","to tear off","The roofer will strip off the old shingles and put on new ones.");
lexiconE["strong"]=new Array("1","adj.","healthy; sound","Good food and exercise will make your body strong.","2","adj.","powerful","Hard work has given Ed strong muscles.");
lexiconE["studio"]=new Array("1","n.","a place where movies are made","The movie studio will release three new films this year.","2","n.","a place where TV programs are given","We waited outside the TV studio to get into the quiz show.");
lexiconE["study"]=new Array("1","v.","to try to learn","I will study how to do long division after dinner.");
lexiconE["stunt"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of trick","The skateboarder tried a dangerous stunt and got hurt.");
lexiconE["sub"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of sandwich","The sub is a big sandwich so my sister and I shared one.");
lexiconE["subtract"]=new Array("1","v.","to take away","Subtract two apples from that basket and put them in this one.","2","v.","to take one number from another","If you subtract two from four, the remainder is two.");
lexiconE["sudden"]=new Array("1","adj.","quick","A sudden storm came up and ruined the picnic.");
lexiconE["sugar"]=new Array("1","n.","a sweet substance made from the sugarcane plant","Carol used lemons, sugar, and water to make lemonade.");
lexiconE["suit"]=new Array("1","n.","a set of clothes","My dad’s best suit has a vest as well as a jacket and pants.");
lexiconE["sum"]=new Array("1","n.","a total","The sum of all our morning’s efforts was a clean house.","2","n.","the result obtained from addition","The sum of three and three is six.");
lexiconE["summer"]=new Array("1","n.","the warmest season of the year","Every summer we have a vegetable garden.");
lexiconE["sun"]=new Array("1","n","a star giving light and heat to Earth and other planets","The sun was has been shining brightly all day.");
lexiconE["Sunday"]=new Array("1","n.","the first day of the week","On Sunday night, I get things ready for school on Monday.");
lexiconE["sunflower"]=new Array("1","n.","a large, very tall, yellow flower","Birds like to eat the seeds at the middle of a sunflower.");
lexiconE["suntan"]=new Array("1","n.","skin browning caused by the sun","Too much of a suntan is not good for the skin.");
lexiconE["supper"]=new Array("1","n.","the evening meal","We eat our supper at 6:00 PM every day.");
lexiconE["sure"]=new Array("1","adj.","certain","Are you sure you don’t want to wear a hat and gloves?","2","adv.","yes, of course","Sure, I’ll help you with your homework.");
lexiconE["surface"]=new Array("1","v.","to rise to the top","We saw three dolphins surface near the boat.");
lexiconE["surgeon"]=new Array("1","n.","a doctor who mainly operates","The surgeon will operate on three patients tomorrow.");
lexiconE["survive"]=new Array("1","v.","to stay alive","Our dog has been very sick, but, happily, he will survive.");
lexiconE["suspect"]=new Array("1","n.","a person thought to be guilty of a crime","Police questioned the suspect, but then had to let him go.");
lexiconE["swallow"]=new Array("1","n.","a bird","The swallow has built a nest in that maple tree.","2","v.","to pass food from the mouth into the stomach","Chew up your food before you swallow it.");
lexiconE["swarm"]=new Array("1","n.","insects in a big group","There is a swarm of bees close to the house.");
lexiconE["swat"]=new Array("1","v.","to hit","Use that newspaper to swat the flies.");
lexiconE["sweep"]=new Array("1","v.","to clean away as with a broom","After the dust storm, Mom asked me to sweep off the porch.");
lexiconE["sweet"]=new Array("1","adj.","having the taste of sugar","An orange tastes sweet, but a lemon does not.");
lexiconE["sweet potato"]=new Array("1","n.","a vegetable","A baked sweet potato tastes good with butter.");
lexiconE["sweetheart"]=new Array("1","n.","a loved one","Many people give their sweetheart a valentine.");
lexiconE["swift"]=new Array("1","adj.","fast","The cheetah is a very swift runner.");
lexiconE["swim"]=new Array("1","v.","to move along in the water","Mark tries to swim every morning at the city pool.");
lexiconE["swing"]=new Array("1","n.","a seat hung by ropes that moves back and forth","I sat in the porch swing and read a book.","2","v.","to hang freely","We watched the monkey swing from the tree branch.","3","v.","to sway back and forth","The wind made all the hanging lamps swing on their hooks.");
lexiconE["swirl"]=new Array("1","n.","a circling movement","A gust of wind sent a swirl of leaves across the yard.");
lexiconE["switch"]=new Array("1","n.","a control that turns something on and off","The switch for the ceiling light is on the wall by the door.","2","v.","to move from one to another","Switch seats with me so I can sit next to Nancy.");
lexiconE["sword"]=new Array("1","n.","a sharp-bladed weapon","The blade of the pirate’s sword was damaged in the fight.");
lexiconE["swordfish"]=new Array("1","n.","a large sea fish","Victor caught a swordfish on the fishing trip.");
lexiconE["syllable"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a word","There is only one syllable in the word yes.");
lexiconE["tab"]=new Array("1","n.","a small flap","The tab on the folder has my name on it.");
lexiconE["table"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of furniture","Each person brought a snack and put it on the table.");
lexiconE["taffy"]=new Array("1","n.","a chewy candy","Kim passed the box of taffy around, and we all took a piece.");
lexiconE["tag"]=new Array("1","n.","a child’s game","Blanca was the first one to be it when we played tag.");
lexiconE["take"]=new Array("1","v.","to choose or select","I’ll take six oranges and six lemons, please.","2","v.","to get hold of","Take that basket and carry it into the garden.","3","v.","to get or receive","Take as much time as you need to make up your mind.","4","v.","to steal","Don’t take anything that doesn’t belong to you.");
lexiconE["tale"]=new Array("1","n.","a story","The storyteller told us a strange tale about sea creatures.");
lexiconE["talk"]=new Array("1","n.","a speech","The ranger gave a talk about Yellowstone Park.","2","v.","to speak","My throat was so sore that I didn’t want to talk.");
lexiconE["tall"]=new Array("1","adj.","high","The tall glass building was twenty stories high.");
lexiconE["tame"]=new Array("1","adj.","gentle; not wild","The deer was tame enough to let us take a picture of it.");
lexiconE["tan"]=new Array("1","adj.","light brown color","The house was painted tan with dark brown trim.","2","v.","to darken the skin","It is not healthful to tan the skin.");
lexiconE["tangle"]=new Array("1","v.","to knot","If the cat plays with the yarn, she will tangle it all up.");
lexiconE["tap"]=new Array("1","v.","to hit gently","I like to tap my foot in rhythm to music.");
lexiconE["tape"]=new Array("1","v.","to fasten with a sticky strip","Tape all the children’s pictures on the wall.");
lexiconE["taste"]=new Array("1","n.","likes and dislikes","The book was not to her taste so she didn’t finish it.");
lexiconE["tattle"]=new Array("1","v.","to tell secrets","If my sisters tattle on me, I get into trouble with my parents.");
lexiconE["tattoo"]=new Array("1","n.","an inky mark under the skin","Cindy has the tattoo of a small butterfly on her wrist.");
lexiconE["tax"]=new Array("1","n.","money paid to a government","The sales tax on the sweater was two dollars.");
lexiconE["tea"]=new Array("1","n.","a drink","Iced tea is a refreshing drink on a hot day.");
lexiconE["team"]=new Array("1","n.","the players on one side of a competition","The football team practices every day after school.");
lexiconE["tease"]=new Array("1","v.","to make fun of","It’s not kind to tease people.");
lexiconE["teddy bear"]=new Array("1","n.","a cuddly toy animal","Mark’s small, brown teddy bear is named George.");
lexiconE["tell"]=new Array("1","v.","to let someone know","Please tell us all about your vacation.","2","v,","to say to someone","It’s best not to tell a lie.");
lexiconE["tend"]=new Array("1","v.","to watch over","A shepherd’s job is to tend to a flock of sheep.");
lexiconE["tent"]=new Array("1","n.","a canvas house","Some desert people choose to live in a large canvas tent.","2","n.","to camp under canvas","I slept in a tent for a week while I was at camp.");
lexiconE["terrible"]=new Array("1","adj.","awful; fearful","The giant squid is a huge, terrible sea creature.","2","adj.","very bad; unpleasant","There was a terrible, destructive storm last week.");
lexiconE["terrific"]=new Array("1","adj.","great","Our basketball team won a terrific game, scoring 90 points.");
lexiconE["test"]=new Array("1","n.","a school exam","Gwen studied for the test and got a good grade.");
lexiconE["theater"]=new Array("1","n.","a building where plays are performed","The theater opens an hour before the play begins.","2","n.","a movie house","We arrived at the theater in time to get some popcorn.");
lexiconE["their"]=new Array("1","pron.","belonging to them","The Warrens painted their house grey and white.");
lexiconE["then"]=new Array("1","adv.","next","First wash the walls and then you can paint them.");
lexiconE["there"]=new Array("1","adv.","in that place","Put the plant there on the window sill.");
lexiconE["they"]=new Array("1","pron.","more than one person","The neighbors decided they want to clean up the park.");
lexiconE["thin"]=new Array("1","adj.","narrow","Give me just a thin slice of turkey with some gravy.","2","adj.","skinny, not thick","They greyhound is a large, thin dog that can run very fast.");
lexiconE["think"]=new Array("1","v.","to imagine","We have some time to think of a way to solve the problem.","2","v.","to remember","Can you think of the name of the street where he lives?");
lexiconE["thirst"]=new Array("1","n.","the need to drink","Nothing quenches my thirst like water.");
lexiconE["thirty"]=new Array("1","adj.","a number that is ten times three (30)","There are thirty crayons in the box.");
lexiconE["this"]=new Array("1","adj.","the one right here","Of all the sweaters, I like this best.");
lexiconE["thorn"]=new Array("1","n.","a tree with stickers","A type tree with thorns grows in Africa.");
lexiconE["thousand"]=new Array("1","adj.","a number that is one hundred times ten (1000)","There were more than one thousand fans at the game.");
lexiconE["thread"]=new Array("1","n.","a string","There was a thread hanging from the edge of the curtain.","2","n.","used with a needle to sew","I need a needle and thread to sew the button on the shirt.");
lexiconE["three"]=new Array("1","adj.","a number that is one more than two (3)","My grandmother has three cats.");
lexiconE["throat"]=new Array("1","n.","part of the passage from the mouth to the stomach","When my throat gets sore, it means I’m getting a cold.");
lexiconE["through"]=new Array("1","adj.","having finished","If you’re through with the dictionary, may I use it?");
lexiconE["throw"]=new Array("1","v.","to give, as a party","We decided to throw a going-away party for our friend.","2","v.","to toss","Throw the ball to me, and I’ll catch it.");
lexiconE["throw up"]=new Array("1","v.","to be sick and vomit","The amusement park ride caused Liz to throw up.");
lexiconE["thumb"]=new Array("1","n.","part of a mitten that covers the thumb","There was a hole in the thumb of the mitten.");
lexiconE["thumbtack"]=new Array("1","n.","a tack with a broad head","I used a thumbtack to post the notice on the bulletin board.");
lexiconE["thunder"]=new Array("1","n.","a loud roaring sound","There was a thunder of applause from the crowd.","2","n.","a noise that is heard after a flash of lightning","A loud clap of thunder made me jump.");
lexiconE["Thursday"]=new Array("1","n.","the 5th day of the week","I have my piano lesson on Thursday at 4:00 PM.");
lexiconE["thwack"]=new Array("1","n.","a thump made with something flat","The swimmer entered the water with a loud thwack.");
lexiconE["ticket"]=new Array("1","n.","a piece of paper allowing entrance","I thought I lost my movie ticket, but then I found it.","2","n.","a tag that shows the price of something","The ticket on the backpack said it cost fifteen dollars.");
lexiconE["tickle"]=new Array("1","v.","to make laugh","That cartoon character never fails to tickle me.");
lexiconE["tick-tack-toe"]=new Array("1","n.","a paper and pencil game","We got pencil and paper and played tic-tac-toe for a while.");
lexiconE["tidal"]=new Array("1","adj.","rising and falling, as in water","The tidal ebb and flow of the ocean is caused by the moon.");
lexiconE["tie"]=new Array("1","n.","a necktie","He wore a gray suit, a white shirt, and a red tie.","2","v.","to fasten with knots","Tie your shoelace before you trip and fall.","3","v.","to make a bow or knot","Please tie that bundle of newspapers with string.");
lexiconE["tiger"]=new Array("1","n.","a large cat with stripes","Both the fur and the skin of a tiger are striped.");
lexiconE["time"]=new Array("1","n.","free hours or moments","Do you enough time to play a game with me?","2","n.","the hour and minute shown by the hands of a clock","Do you know what time it is?","3","v.","to choose the moment for something","I’ll time my arrival at the airport for an hour before take-off.");
lexiconE["tin"]=new Array("1","n.","a material that is a coating for cans","There were ten cans made of tin in the garbage.");
lexiconE["tinker"]=new Array("1","v.","to fool around aimlessly","Ron likes to tinker with machines.");
lexiconE["tiny"]=new Array("1","adj.","very small","The tiny kitten can fit in my hand.");
lexiconE["tissue"]=new Array("1","n.","thin paper","Mom wrapped the sweater in tissue and put it in a box.");
lexiconE["to"]=new Array("1","prep.","on","Tack that flap of carpet to the floor so no one trips over it.");
lexiconE["toast"]=new Array("1","v.","to brown by heating","Shall we toast some marshmallows over the campfire?");
lexiconE["toboggan"]=new Array("1","n.","a flat sled that holds several people","We slid down the snowy hill on a toboggan.");
lexiconE["today"]=new Array("1","adj","now","Fashions today are different from what they were long ago.","2","n.","this day","Today is my birthday.");
lexiconE["toe"]=new Array("1","n.","the front part of a shoe","The toe of this shoe is pinching my foot.");
lexiconE["together"]=new Array("1","adv.","into one gathering","The whole school will meet together in the auditorium.","2","adv.","with each other","My friend and I walked home together.");
lexiconE["toilet"]=new Array("1","n.","the stool in a bathroom","We couldn’t use the toilet because it was stopped up.");
lexiconE["ton"]=new Array("1","n.","a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds","A ton of coal was taken from the mine today.");
lexiconE["tonight"]=new Array("1","n.","this night","Tonight has been very warm so far.");
lexiconE["too"]=new Array("1","adv.","more than enough","There are too many people in this small room.");
lexiconE["top"]=new Array("1","n.","a lid or bottle cover","Where is the top for this jar?","2","n.","a spinning toy","You need a hard, flat surface to spin a top.","3","adj.","the greatest","The driver drove the race car at top speed around the track.");
lexiconE["torment"]=new Array("1","v.","to cause suffering","A toothache will torment a person until the tooth is fixed.");
lexiconE["tornado"]=new Array("1","n.","a whirlwind","The tornado caused much destruction in the town.");
lexiconE["torpedo"]=new Array("1","n.","a large, explosive underwater missile","The ship detected the approaching torpedo and destroyed it.");
lexiconE["toss"]=new Array("1","v.","to pitch","Please toss those dirty clothes in the washing machine.");
lexiconE["total"]=new Array("1","n.","the entire amount","The total of five, three, and two is ten.","2","v.","to add up","This bill totals ten dollars.");
lexiconE["touch"]=new Array("1","v.","to feel with the fingers","Can you touch your toes?");
lexiconE["tough"]=new Array("1","adj.","hard to take","This is a tough decision to accept.");
lexiconE["toy"]=new Array("1","n.","a plaything","Billy’s favorite toy is his set of blocks.","2","v.","to fool with","Please don’t toy with the food on your plate.");
lexiconE["trace"]=new Array("1","v.","to follow or track","My parents like to trace our family’s history.");
lexiconE["track"]=new Array("1","n.","a place for races","The coach starts practice by having us run around the track.");
lexiconE["tractor"]=new Array("1","n.","a heavy machine for pulling farm equipment","The farmer used the tractor to prepare the fields for planting.");
lexiconE["trade"]=new Array("1","v.","an exchange","Will you trade your football for this basketball?");
lexiconE["traffic"]=new Array("1","n.","vehicles moving along a road or route","There is a lot of traffic in the city during rush hour.");
lexiconE["trail"]=new Array("1","n.","a path","The trail through the woods was covered with weeds.","2","v.","to follow behind","Don’t trail so far behind the rest of the group.");
lexiconE["train"]=new Array("1","n.","railway cars pulled by an engine","There were forty-five cars in the long, slow-moving train.");
lexiconE["trap"]=new Array("1","n.","a way to catch animals","They’ll set a trap for the raccoon and release it in the woods.");
lexiconE["trash"]=new Array("1","n.","waste material","If we recycle everything we can, we can cut down on trash.");
lexiconE["travel"]=new Array("1","n.","taking trips","Travel is a great way to meet interesting people.","2","v.","to go someplace","I would love to travel to Alaska.");
lexiconE["treasure"]=new Array("1","n.","a lot of money","The family inherited a treasure worth millions of dollars.","2","n.","something of value","The pirates buried the treasure on a small island.");
lexiconE["treat"]=new Array("1","n.","a pleasure","Going to the concert was a wonderful treat for us.");
lexiconE["tree"]=new Array("1","n.","the largest of plants","The maple tree in our yard shades our house in the summer.");
lexiconE["trespass"]=new Array("1","v.","to enter a property unlawfully","The sign warned the hunters not to trespass on the property.");
lexiconE["tribe"]=new Array("1","n.","large group connected by culture, faith, or ancestry","Leaders of the tribe meet to make decisions for their people.");
lexiconE["trick"]=new Array("1","n.","a sly joke","We were amused by the trick Ben play on us.","2","v.","to try to fool","He tried to trick us out of our money, but we wouldn’t listen.");
lexiconE["trim"]=new Array("1","v.","to cut off excess parts","I will trim the fat off the meat before I cook it.");
lexiconE["trip"]=new Array("1","n.","a journey","Donna will take a trip to Chicago next week.","2","v.","to stumble","The uneven sidewalk made Annie trip, but she didn’t fall.");
lexiconE["triple"]=new Array("1","n.","a three-base hit in baseball","Joan hit the ball deep into the outfield and got a triple.");
lexiconE["trombone"]=new Array("1","n.","a brass musical instrument","I play a trombone in our school’s marching band.");
lexiconE["troop"]=new Array("1","v.","to walk or march in a group","The band will troop onto the field before they begin to play.");
lexiconE["trophy"]=new Array("1","n.","a prize","Karen won a trophy for her high bowling score.");
lexiconE["truck"]=new Array("1","n.","a device to move large, heavy boxes","Slide the truck under the box, tilt it up, and wheel it away.","2","n.","a vehicle for moving heavy loads on highways","The driver of the truck had trouble getting it around the corner.");
lexiconE["trucker"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who drives a truck","The trucker drove a trailer full of TVs to a store in Ohio.");
lexiconE["true"]=new Array("1","adj.","rightful","The true owner of the prize money claimed it.");
lexiconE["trunk"]=new Array("1","n.","an elephant’s nose","The elephant picked up peanuts with its trunk.","2","n.","an enclosed compartment at the back of a car","We put the bags of groceries into the trunk of the car.");
lexiconE["try"]=new Array("1","v.","to work at doing better","I must try to take better care of my clothes.");
lexiconE["tube"]=new Array("1","n.","a glass cylinder used to contain liquid or gases","The glass tube was filled with colored water.");
lexiconE["Tuesday"]=new Array("1","n.","the 3rd day of the week","Don’t forget your doctor’s appointment on Tuesday.");
lexiconE["tug"]=new Array("1","n.","a small boat that pulls larger ships","The tug pulled the steamship into the harbor.","2","v.","to pull","My dog likes to tug on a piece of rope while I hold it.");
lexiconE["tummy"]=new Array("1","n.","stomach","The child ate too much and got a pain in his tummy.");
lexiconE["tuna"]=new Array("1","n.","a large salt-water fish","Brad and his dad went deep-sea fishing and caught a tuna.");
lexiconE["turkey"]=new Array("1","n.","a big bird used for food","We always have roast turkey for dinner on Thanksgiving.");
lexiconE["turn"]=new Array("1","n.","the time to do something in order","It’s finally my turn to use the computer.","2","v.","to make something go around","Turn the wheel to make the car turn.");
lexiconE["turnip"]=new Array("1","n.","a root vegetable","Some people think that a turnip tastes a lot like a potato.");
lexiconE["turntable"]=new Array("1","n.","a revolving platform","The railroad’s turntable will turn the engine the other way.");
lexiconE["tutor"]=new Array("1","n.","a private teacher","A tutor named Phil helped me study for my exam.");
lexiconE["twenty"]=new Array("1","adj.","a number equal to ten times two (20)","My Aunt Jen is twenty years old.");
lexiconE["twig"]=new Array("1","n.","a small part of a tree or smaller plant","The bird picked up a twig to use in the nest it was building.");
lexiconE["twilight"]=new Array("1","n.","early evening","The sky is sometimes shades of purple and blue at twilight.");
lexiconE["twist"]=new Array("1","n.","a kind of dance","I saw people dancing the twist in an old movie.","2","v.","to curve or bend","Twist the strands of ribbon into a braid.","3","v.","to hurt by twisting","Watch where you’re walking or you may twist your ankle.","4","v.","to turn","I tried to twist the lid off the jar, but I couldn’t.");
lexiconE["two"]=new Array("1","adj.","a number equal to one plus one (2)","She has two brothers and one sister.");
lexiconE["typewrite"]=new Array("1","v.","to print letters using a machine with keys","You can typewrite your report or you can write it by hand.");
lexiconE["T-shirt"]=new Array("1","n.","close-fitting undershirt with short sleeves","I was cold so I wore a T-shirt under my sweater.");
lexiconE["ugly"]=new Array("1","adj.","nasty","That was an ugly thing to say.","2","adj.","unpleasant to look at","Some people like this painting, but we think it’s ugly.");
lexiconE["umbrella"]=new Array("1","n.","a device that protects from rain","The big umbrella kept us both dry as we walked in the rain.");
lexiconE["uncle"]=new Array("1","n.","your aunt’s husband","My aunt and uncle, have been married a long time.","2","n.","your father’s or mother’s brother","Bryce, my dad’s older brother, is my uncle.");
lexiconE["under"]=new Array("1","prep.","below","The children are playing in the yard under the tree.");
lexiconE["understand"]=new Array("1","v.","to know what something means","Speak slowly so I can understand what you are saying.");
lexiconE["United States"]=new Array("1","n.","union of American states","The United States is located between Canada and Mexico.");
lexiconE["up"]=new Array("1","adv.","at a higher place","Put the dishes up on the top shelf of the cupboard.","2","adv.","from low to higher","Look up in the tree to see the owl.","3","adv.","out of bed","I got up later than usual today because I was so tired.","4","v.","to raise","The store may soon up its prices, so buy what you want now.");
lexiconE["upset"]=new Array("1","v.","disturbed","I was upset because I missed the bus and had to walk home.");
lexiconE["use"]=new Array("1","n.","what something is good for","Of what use is this tool?.");
lexiconE["valentine"]=new Array("1","n.","a card or gift for February 14","I made a valentine for my mom from red and white paper.","2","n.","a sweetheart","My brother gave his valentine a bouquet of red flowers.");
lexiconE["valley"]=new Array("1","n.","low land between mountains","The town is located in a valley between two mountains.");
lexiconE["vanish"]=new Array("1","v.","to disappear","We watched the airplane rise and vanish into the clouds.");
lexiconE["varnish"]=new Array("1","n.","a liquid that gives a shiny coating to wood","A layer of varnish will help protect the table from scratches.");
lexiconE["vase"]=new Array("1","n.","a flower holder","There is one red rose in the vase on the table.");
lexiconE["vegetable"]=new Array("1","n.","a plant used for food","Corn on the cob is my favorite vegetable.");
lexiconE["vegetarian"]=new Array("1","n.","a person who does not eat meat","My dad used to eat meat, but now he’s a vegetarian.");
lexiconE["venom"]=new Array("1","n.","poison produced by some animals","The venom of a poisonous snake is released through it fangs.");
lexiconE["venomous"]=new Array("1","adj.","poisonous","The rattlesnake is a venomous snake.");
lexiconE["very"]=new Array("1","adv.","much; greatly","I am very sorry that you had to wait so long.");
lexiconE["vest"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of a suit worn under the jacket","Dad looks great when he wears his suit that has a vest.");
lexiconE["video"]=new Array("1","n.","the picture part of a television","The TV’s video was working, but the audio was not.");
lexiconE["view"]=new Array("1","n.","a way of looking","I have a very different view of politics from my brother.","2","v.","to look at","Thousands of people will view the museum exhibit.","3","n.","what you see","The Mortons have a nice view of the river from their yard.");
lexiconE["virus"]=new Array("1","n.","a tiny particle that can cause disease","This year’s flu virus is making many people sick.");
lexiconE["visit"]=new Array("1","v.","to go to see","Every summer we visit our relatives in Virginia.","2","v.","to stay a while","We went over to visit with Carrie after dinner.");
lexiconE["vitamin"]=new Array("1","n.","substance needed for good health","My doctor told me that I wasn’t getting enough Vitamin E.");
lexiconE["voice"]=new Array("1","n.","a sound produced from the mouth","A bad cold made me lose my voice for a few days.");
lexiconE["volcano"]=new Array("1","n.","a fiery mountain","The lava from the erupting volcano destroyed everything.");
lexiconE["volume"]=new Array("1","n.","loudness","The radio’s volume is so loud I can’t hear what you said.");
lexiconE["vomit"]=new Array("1","v.","to throw up food","Cindy has the flu, and her upset stomach makes her vomit.");
lexiconE["vote"]=new Array("1","v.","to pick a person for office","I plan to vote for Ramon to be our class president.");
lexiconE["vowel"]=new Array("1","n.","a, e, i, o, u","A is a vowel, but b is a consonant.");
lexiconE["waffle"]=new Array("1","n.","a crisp batter cake cooked in a waffle iron","I ate a waffle with fresh strawberries for breakfast.");
lexiconE["wagon"]=new Array("1","n.","a large 4-wheeled cart","The farm wagon was piled high with the pumpkin harvest.","2","n.","a toy cart","The child gave her dolls a ride in a little red wagon.");
lexiconE["wait"]=new Array("1","v.","to stay in a place to be ready for something","Wait at the house until you hear from me.");
lexiconE["wake"]=new Array("1","v.","to stop sleeping","What time do you wake up every morning?");
lexiconE["walk"]=new Array("1","v.","to go somewhere by foot","We’ll walk to the corner and wait for the bus.");
lexiconE["wall"]=new Array("1","n.","a stone fence","There is a stone wall separating the two yards.","2","n.","the side of a building","The artist has painted a mural on the wall of the building.","3","n.","the side of a room","I plan to hang a picture on each wall of the room.");
lexiconE["wallet"]=new Array("1","n.","a container for holding money","Bill forgot his wallet so I paid for both of our lunches.");
lexiconE["walnut"]=new Array("1","n.","a tree or nut","The walnut tree was cut down because lightning struck it.");
lexiconE["wand"]=new Array("1","n.","a slender rod used by a magician","The magician passed the wand over the box three times.");
lexiconE["wander"]=new Array("1","v.","to go or move about without any purpose","If we have time, we can wander about the park for a while.");
lexiconE["war"]=new Array("1","n.","a big fight or struggle","A doctor’s war against disease never ends.","2","n.","a fight between armies","The opposite of war is peace.");
lexiconE["warm"]=new Array("1","adj.","medium hot","The soup was warm and delicious.");
lexiconE["was"]=new Array("1","v.","used to be","My dog was sleeping in the yard until he saw the cat.");
lexiconE["wash"]=new Array("1","n.","a mass of clothes cleaned at one time","In good weather, my mom hangs the wash outside to dry.","2","v.","to clean with water","Wash all the white clothes together.","3","v.","to flow like water","We listened to the waves wash up against the rocks.");
lexiconE["wasp"]=new Array("1","n.","a stinging insect","A wasp stung me on the arm.");
lexiconE["watch"]=new Array("1","v.","to keep a lookout","Always watch out for cars when you cross the street.");
lexiconE["water"]=new Array("1","n.","a lake, river, or ocean","Lake Michigan is a large body of water.","2","n.","a liquid to drink","Iced water with a slice of lemon is a refreshing drink.","3","v.","to make wet","Please water the garden once a day while we’re gone.");
lexiconE["waterlogged"]=new Array("1","adj.","water-soaked","The waterlogged box sank to the bottom of the pond.");
lexiconE["wave"]=new Array("1","n.","a ripple on water","The surfer rode a huge wave in toward the shore.");
lexiconE["wax"]=new Array("1","v.","to cover, treat, or polish with liquid or paste wax","Vera, please dust and wax all the wooden furniture.");
lexiconE["we"]=new Array("1","pron.","the persons who are speaking or writing","We are very glad to meet you.");
lexiconE["weak"]=new Array("1","adj.","not strong","The patient is too weak to sit up in bed.");
lexiconE["weasel"]=new Array("1","n.","a small meat-eating animal","A weasel got into the chicken coop and killed a hen.");
lexiconE["Wednesday"]=new Array("1","n.","the 4th day of the week","We have spaghetti in the cafeteria every Wednesday.");
lexiconE["week"]=new Array("1","n.","seven days","I have just a week to write a report about lions.");
lexiconE["weigh"]=new Array("1","v.","to find out how heavy something is","Step on the scale to see how much you weigh.");
lexiconE["went"]=new Array("1","v.","past tense of go","I went to sleep earlier than usual last night.");
lexiconE["west"]=new Array("1","adj.","the direction in which the sun sets","The sun sets in the west and rises in the ease.");
lexiconE["wet"]=new Array("1","adj.","not dry","The wet dog shook itself and got water all over me.");
lexiconE["we’ve"]=new Array("1","pron./v.","we have","We’ve been wasting time, so let’s get busy.");
lexiconE["wheat"]=new Array("1","n.","a plant used to make bread and pasta","My favorite sandwich is cheese and whole-wheat bread.");
lexiconE["wheel"]=new Array("1","n.","part of a wagon, bicycle, or other vehicle","The front wheel of my bike needs to be fixed.");
lexiconE["when"]=new Array("1","adv.","at what time","When does the late bell ring at school?");
lexiconE["while"]=new Array("1","adv.","a period of time","I stopped hiking and rested a while.");
lexiconE["whip"]=new Array("1","v.","to defeat","They all hope to see their team whip the opponent.");
lexiconE["whisker"]=new Array("1","n.","hair on face","The cat has one more whisker on the right side than the left.");
lexiconE["whistle"]=new Array("1","v.","to make a sound with the lips","The dog heard its master whistle and returned to his side.");
lexiconE["white"]=new Array("1","n.","part of an egg","For this recipe, separate the egg yolk from the white.");
lexiconE["whose"]=new Array("1","pron.","who owns","Whose coat is this?");
lexiconE["why"]=new Array("1","adv.","for what cause","Why is everyone laughing?");
lexiconE["wide"]=new Array("1","adj.","fully opened","The little girl’s eyes were wide with excitement.");
lexiconE["wife"]=new Array("1","n.","a married woman","My brother’s wife is my sister-in-law.");
lexiconE["wigwam"]=new Array("1","n.","a hut used by Native Americas","The wigwam is a house that can be moved about.");
lexiconE["wild"]=new Array("1","n.","as in nature","The plants in the garden have grown wild over the years.","2","adj.","not tamed","There are still herds of wild horses in some western states.","3","adv.","without control","The frightened deer made a wild run for the woods.");
lexiconE["wildcat"]=new Array("1","n.","small, wild animal of the cat family","The bobcat is an example of a wildcat.");
lexiconE["win"]=new Array("1","v.","to get a prize","Bonnie is confident that she can win the spelling bee.","2","v.","to get a victory","Our team hopes to win the championship game.");
lexiconE["wind"]=new Array("1","n.","a stream of air","A gust of wind blew the door shut.","2","n.","breath","The players both had the wind knocked out of them.");
lexiconE["wing"]=new Array("1","n.","a part of an airplane that lifts and supports it","The plane’s identification number was painted on its wing.","2","n.","a part of the body of some animals used for flying","When the injured bird’s wing is healed, it will be able to fly.");
lexiconE["wink"]=new Array("1","v.","an eye signal","My dad’s wink told me there was a surprise coming.","2","v.","to close and open one eye","Did you see him wink at me?");
lexiconE["winter"]=new Array("1","n.","the coldest season of the year","My favorite winter sport is skiing.");
lexiconE["wipe"]=new Array("1","v.","to rub with cloth or paper","Use a paper towel to wipe up the spill.");
lexiconE["wire"]=new Array("1","n.","a metal thread","There was barbed wire around the property.");
lexiconE["wise"]=new Array("1","adj.","bright or smart","Rachel is wise about anything to do with computers.");
lexiconE["wish"]=new Array("1","n.","a desire","It is my wish to learn to speak Spanish.","2","v.","to want something","I wish I had a little more time to sleep this morning.");
lexiconE["with"]=new Array("1","prep.","along side of","I sat with my friends at the picnic.");
lexiconE["without"]=new Array("1","prep.","not","It goes without saying that all of you are invited to the party.","2","prep.","not having","It’s not a good idea to go a long time without sleep.");
lexiconE["wolf"]=new Array("1","n.","wild, doglike animal","The leader of the wolf pack is gray with yellow eyes.");
lexiconE["woman"]=new Array("1","n.","adult human female","Who is the woman in the red dress?");
lexiconE["wonder"]=new Array("1","v.","to think about","I wonder if there is a better way to solve this problem.");
lexiconE["wood"]=new Array("1","n.","a thick growth of trees","There are many kinds of trees in the wood behind our house.","2","n.","the hard material that makes up most of a tree","The wood from an oak tree is among the hardest.");
lexiconE["woodchuck"]=new Array("1","n.","a small digging animal","Another name for a woodchuck is groundhog.");
lexiconE["woodpecker"]=new Array("1","n.","a bird with a strong, sharp beak","A woodpecker drills holes in tree bark to get insects to eat.");
lexiconE["woof"]=new Array("1","n.","dog’s bark","The dog’s “woof” told us that we had company.");
lexiconE["wool"]=new Array("1","n.","cloth made from the curly hair of sheep","This coat is made of wool.");
lexiconE["work"]=new Array("1","n.","a job","My mom does most of her work from home.","2","n.","something to be done","The boss assigned each of us our work for the week.","3","v.","to be in order","Does the machine work or is it broken?");
lexiconE["worm"]=new Array("1","n.","small, soft, legless animal that lives in soil","The robin pulled a worm out of the ground.");
lexiconE["worn"]=new Array("1","adj.","tired","The exhausted firefighter’s face had a sad, worn expression.");
lexiconE["worth"]=new Array("1","adj.","value","That old coin is worth fifty dollars.");
lexiconE["wrap"]=new Array("1","v.","to fold around","I can wrap a blanket around you if you’re cold.");
lexiconE["wreck"]=new Array("1","n.","an automobile crash","The wreck stopped traffic on both sides of the highway.");
lexiconE["wren"]=new Array("1","n.","a small songbird","The little wren sang sweetly from a branch of the tree.");
lexiconE["wrinkle"]=new Array("1","n.","a line on the skin","When Lucy is confused, she gets a wrinkle on her forehead.","2","n.","a small crease on a normally smooth surface","Use an iron to press the wrinkle out of your shirt.");
lexiconE["wrist"]=new Array("1","n.","part of the body between the hand and arm","The bracelet is too big for her wrist.");
lexiconE["write"]=new Array("1","v.","to put words on paper","I will write a thank-you note to my aunt.");
lexiconE["wrong"]=new Array("1","adj.","the opposite of right","We took a wrong turn and got lost.");
lexiconE["yard"]=new Array("1","n.","a measure of length equal to three feet","Dora bought a yard of ribbon to decorate her sweater.","2","n.","ground or lawn near a building","Karen planted three rose bushes in her back yard.");
lexiconE["yarn"]=new Array("1","n.","spun thread from wool or other material","You will need two balls of yarn to knit a pair of socks.");
lexiconE["yawn"]=new Array("1","v.","to open the mouth sleepily","I tried not to yawn, but I was so sleepy I couldn’t help it.");
lexiconE["year"]=new Array("1","n.","twelve months","I will be nine years old next year.");
lexiconE["yell"]=new Array("1","n.","a strong, loud cry","Ted’s yell told us that something had gone wrong.","2","v.","to shout","If you continue to yell like that, you’ll lose your voice.");
lexiconE["yellow"]=new Array("1","n.","the yoke of an egg","We need just the yellow of three eggs for this cake recipe.");
lexiconE["yes"]=new Array("1","n.","an answer that agrees","Moving the head up and down is a silent way to say yes.","2","n.","opposite of no","Yes, the capital of Ohio is Columbus.");
lexiconE["young"]=new Array("1","adj.","in the early part of life","The young child is just learning to talk.","2","n.","newborn babies or animals","A dog’s young are called puppies.","3","adj.","not old","The young lad liked to spend time with his grandfather.");
lexiconE["youth"]=new Array("1","n.","the period of life between childhood and adulthood","My dad was a good basketball player in his youth.");
lexiconE["yowl"]=new Array("1","n.","a howl","The wolf’s yowl sounded clearly in the frosty night air.");
lexiconE["zebra"]=new Array("1","n.","a large, striped animal","The zebra is a striped animal related to the horse.");
lexiconE["zero"]=new Array("1","adj.","nothing","The race car can go from zero to ninety miles very quickly.");
lexiconE["zip"]=new Array("1","v.","speed","We watched the motorcycle zip in and out of the traffic.");
lexiconE["zoo"]=new Array("1","n.","a wild animal park","The zoo had just finished building a habitat for monkeys.");