An´ti tox´in—against poison.

Awn´ing—a covering stretched upon a frame and used as a shelter from wind or sun.

Bac te´ri a—very small plants; some bacteria cause disease.

Boast´ing—bragging.

Cap´tain—a leader.

Car´go—load; freight carried by ships or other vessels.

Car´pen ter—one who builds houses, ships, etc.

Cel´e brate—to keep a festival holiday.

Clev´er—having skill; good-natured.

Col´o ny—of, or pertaining to, a colony or colonies; the thirteen British colonies which formed the United States of America.