in truth; really
We actually had a hard time selling her apartment.
burn
to use as fuel for a fire
Dravot burned off half his beard and shaved his head into strange patterns.
cell
the smallest part of a living thing that can function independently
Every living thing has a copy of its DNA in each cell.
cover
to form a layer over something
The pond is covered in ice in the winter.
digest
to change food that one has eaten into simpler forms that can be used by the body
We need stomach acid to digest our food.
important
having great meaning or influence
Winning is not important as long as you have fun.
metal
a hard substance such as iron, steel, gold, lead, or similar materials that can be shaped or melted and can conduct electricity
Cars are made of metal.
protect
(usually followed by "against" or "from" ) to defend against harm or danger
The king and queen were protected by their army.
stomach
an organ used for digesting food
The food goes into your stomach.