dog noun A domesticated four-legged animal commonly kept as a pet or trained to work with people. Our dog barked wildly at the mail carrier every single morning without fail. + duck noun A water bird with a broad flat bill, short legs, and webbed feet, often found near ponds and lakes. A family of ducks paddled quietly across the park's still pond. + doll noun A small model of a human figure, especially one used as a child's toy. She carried her favorite doll everywhere she went as a toddler. + desk noun A piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, reading, or working. She keeps her laptop and a stack of papers on her desk. + drum noun A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow body covered with a tight skin, struck to produce sound. He kept the beat steady on the drum while the guitarist tuned up. + door noun A movable barrier, usually hinged, that opens and closes an entrance to a room, building, or vehicle. She knocked twice on the door before letting herself into the office. + deer noun A hoofed grazing animal, the male of which usually grows antlers each year. A deer darted across the road just as the sun began to set. + dish noun A shallow container used for holding or serving food, or the food prepared and served in it. She washed the dish and set it back in the cupboard. + dive verb To plunge headfirst into water, or to drop suddenly and steeply. He took a deep breath and dove into the cold lake. + dirt noun Loose soil or earth, or any unclean substance such as dust or mud. The children came inside covered in dirt after playing in the garden. + dust noun Fine, dry particles of matter that settle on surfaces or hang in the air, often from dirt or debris. A thick layer of dust covered every shelf in the abandoned house. + dark adjective Having little or no light; also describing a somber, gloomy, or sinister quality. The basement was so dark that she had to feel her way to the light switch. + dawn noun The time of day when light first appears in the sky before sunrise. We woke before dawn to catch the first bus into the city. + dice noun Small cubes marked with numbers of dots, thrown in games to produce random results. They rolled the dice and moved their pieces around the board. + dime noun A United States coin worth ten cents, one-tenth of a dollar. He found an old dime on the sidewalk near the bus stop. + dance noun A series of rhythmic movements of the body, usually performed to music. Their wedding dance was choreographed to a song from their first date. + daisy noun A small flowering plant with white petals surrounding a yellow center, common in lawns and fields. She picked a daisy from the meadow and tucked it behind her ear. + dolphin noun A highly intelligent marine mammal with a curved fin and long snout, known for social behavior and clicking sounds. The dolphin leaped beside the boat, chattering as if greeting the tourists on deck. + dragon noun A mythical, often fire-breathing reptilian creature, typically portrayed as huge, scaly, and powerful. In the old legend, a knight defeated the dragon to save the kingdom. + dinner noun The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. We usually have dinner together as a family around seven o'clock. + dinosaur noun A large prehistoric reptile that lived on land millions of years before humans existed. The museum displayed the reconstructed skeleton of a huge dinosaur. + doctor noun A person qualified to treat sick or injured people, or one who holds the highest university degree. The doctor examined the child's fever and recommended plenty of rest and fluids. + donkey noun A sturdy, long-eared animal related to the horse, traditionally used to carry loads or people. The farmer loaded sacks of grain onto the donkey's back for the market. + dessert noun A sweet dish served as the final course of a meal. We ordered chocolate cake for dessert after finishing our dinner. + diamond noun An extremely hard, clear precious stone formed from crystallized carbon, valued for jewelry. He proposed with a ring set with a single, sparkling diamond. + discover verb To find something or learn a fact that you did not know before. We discovered a tiny nest beneath the porch roof. + delicious adjective Having a highly pleasant taste or smell, especially of food. The soup smelled so delicious that everyone rushed to the kitchen before dinner was even announced. + different adjective Not the same as another thing or person in nature, form, or quality. The two sisters have completely different personalities despite growing up together. + distance noun The amount of space between two points, places, or things. The distance between the two cities is about three hundred miles by road. + decide verb To make a choice or reach a conclusion after considering the available options. They finally decided to buy the smaller house closer to downtown. +