ladder noun A structure of two long side rails joined by rungs, used for climbing up or down. He set the ladder against the roof so he could clear leaves from the gutter. + lamp noun A device that produces light, usually using electricity, oil, or gas, for a room or table. She switched on the desk lamp so she could read after dark. + laugh verb To make sounds and movements of the face and body that express amusement or joy. The children laughed loudly at the clown's silly jokes during the party. + leaf noun A flat, typically green part of a plant that grows from a stem and carries out photosynthesis. Each autumn, the maple leaf outside my window turns from green to bright orange. + lemon noun A yellow citrus fruit with sour juice, used in cooking, drinks, and flavoring. She squeezed a fresh lemon into her tea to add a tart flavor. + letter noun A written or printed message sent from one person to another, usually by mail. She wrote a long letter to her grandmother describing her trip to Spain. + library noun A building or room containing a collection of books, media, or information available for people to read, borrow, or study. She spent every afternoon after school studying quietly in the library. + lightning noun A sudden bright flash of light produced by an electrical discharge in a thunderstorm. Lightning lit up the night sky moments before the thunder rolled in. + lion noun A large, powerful wild cat with a tawny coat, found mainly in Africa; males have manes. The lion rested in the shade after chasing off a rival male. + lizard noun A reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail, usually covered in scales. A green lizard darted across the warm rock and disappeared into a crack. + llama noun A domesticated South American mammal related to the camel, kept for its wool and as a pack animal. The farmer used llamas to carry heavy supplies up the mountain trail. + lobster noun A large sea creature with a hard shell, eight legs, and two large claws, prized as food. They ordered fresh lobster at the seaside restaurant overlooking the harbor. + lollipop noun A hard candy on a stick, meant to be licked or sucked. The child happily licked a bright red lollipop after the doctor's visit. + log noun A section of a tree trunk or thick branch that has been cut down. He chopped the fallen log into smaller pieces for the fireplace. + lucky adjective Having, bringing, or resulting from good fortune, especially by chance rather than effort. We were lucky to find a parking spot right in front of the theater. + lunch noun A meal eaten in the middle of the day, between breakfast and dinner. They met for lunch at a small cafe near the office. + ladybug noun A small, round beetle, often red or orange with black spots, that eats garden pests. A ladybug landed on my sleeve while I was weeding the vegetable garden. + lake noun A large body of water surrounded by land, typically fed by rivers or rainfall. We rented a small boat and paddled across the lake before sunset. + land noun The solid part of the earth's surface, as distinct from the sea or air; also, to arrive on a surface after moving through the air. The farmers relied on the fertile land to grow enough crops each year. + large adjective Of considerable or greater than usual size, extent, or amount. They bought a large house with enough bedrooms for their growing family. + leap verb To jump or spring a long distance, to a great height, or with great force. The dancer leaped gracefully across the stage during the final scene. + lettuce noun A leafy green vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads and sandwiches. She added crisp lettuce and tomato to the sandwich before wrapping it up. + light noun The natural energy from the sun or a lamp that makes things visible. Morning light streamed through the curtains and woke her gently. + listen verb To give attention to sound in order to hear and understand it. Please listen carefully to the instructions before starting the test. + little adjective Small in size, amount, degree, or importance compared with what is usual. A little dog followed her home from the park yesterday. + lively adjective Full of energy, activity, or excitement; vigorous and animated. The lively debate kept the audience engaged for well over an hour. + loud adjective Producing, or capable of producing, a great amount of noise or sound. The concert was so loud that we could feel the bass in our chests. + low adjective Not high or tall; close to the ground or to zero in measurement. The plane flew low over the fields before landing at the small airport. + lily noun A tall plant with large, often trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers grown from a bulb. White lilies filled the vase on the table at the wedding reception. + luggage noun Bags, suitcases, and other containers used to carry personal belongings while traveling. She checked two pieces of luggage before boarding her flight to Rome. +