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turtle An ancient reptile that moves slowly and carries its home wherever it goes, usually with a small number of other turtles. ■ I heard the turtle just moved into the new house next door. I'm not sure how long it will take to adjust, but it's probably going to be pretty slow.
shells The outer covering of a turtle or tortoise. ■ After losing his race, the defeated turtle slunk back into his shell and cried pitifully.
Bicycle An invention that allows people to travel at the speed of a turtle while pretending they're in a race. ■ "I'm not sure why anyone would choose to ride a bicycle over a car. It takes so much longer to get anywhere and you have to deal with all those pesky hills."
Kappa A mythical creature with the body of a turtle and the head of a frog. Kappas are often depicted as mischievous and playful. ■ "I saw a kappa playing water polo at the local pool. It was hilarious to watch them flip around in the water!
microchips Small electronic devices that can be inserted into computers, smartphones, and other gadgets to add functionality or enhance performance. ■ I accidentally left my microchips in the microwave oven, and now my computer is running slower than a turtle on roller skates.
Shell A type of nut that is typically round and has a hard outer shell, often used as a food source by many animals. Also known as a noun in English. ■ When the bird cracked open the shell of the peanut, it was shocked to find the contents were moldy! A large shell used as a protective covering for an animal, such as a turtle or snail. ■ "Wow, that's a really big shell for a small snail!", A type of vehicle used to transport goods from one place to another. Also known as a noun in English. ■ "I can't believe I have to take the bus home when there are so many shells to choose from."
smuggle To carry something secretly or illegally across a border or over a fence. ■ "I smuggled my pet turtle across the state line, but I had to be really sneaky about it because they have strict laws about transporting reptiles."
Turtles A slow-moving, shelled reptile that lives in water or on land. ■ "I had a bad experience with turtles when I tried to race one in a boat. It ended with me in the water and the turtle still on the shore."