Definitions by david

insect 

A really small animal that is an invertebrate. Some insects are pests. Others can be helpful. For example, bees make useful products like honey and wax.

There are insects in my house.

insect by David March 7, 2004

nightlight 

A small dim light that is left on all night when people need to find their way to the bathroom.

They turned on their nightlight.

nightlight by David March 7, 2004

flashlight

A small portable light that is used to see behind things and when the power goes out.

We better go buy a flashlight.

flashlight by David March 7, 2004

rest area

A place on the interstate where you can stop an use the restroom and get a soda during long trips. Rest areas often have maps where you can where you are.

I think we need to stop at the next rest area.

rest area by David March 7, 2004

cuss 

A slang word for ''curse''.

Don't curse at me.

cuss by David March 7, 2004

envelope 

Something you can send mail in. It is correctly pronounced ''en-vuh-lope''. ''onvelope'' is a mispronunciation of the word.

See ''onvelope''.

I think I need to open the envelope.

envelope by David March 7, 2004

bedroom 

The room in your house where you sleep and keep your clothes. Bedrooms usually have a closet in them.

I need to go check my bedroom to make sure everything is still there.

bedroom by David March 6, 2004