Ladies and Gentlemen,
As the Word Finder, it is your job to draft comments that let the group know that you have been able to locate special words. By the end of the book, you will need to have at least 5 comments to this post accepted by Mr. Moore. However, once you have one comment published, you may move on to the next job.
Whenever you find a word that is new, different, interesting, funny, hard, or unique, you will post a comment here. In your comment (one for each word) you will need to explain exactly where you found the word. Please list the page number as well as the paragraph number so that we can all go check out your great word! You will also need to make a prediction about what it means and then give a final definition for the word. In your comment, explain why you had that prediction. It is a great idea to include a quote from the book. When you have a discussion day, you can use your words and thoughts as part of the discussion. You can also ask other group members about your words.
One warning though - a word will only be posted one time! In other words, you cannot repeat words that others have already posted. This means that it is a good idea to get this job done quickly as possible.
Below, I will post an example of what I expect as a comment for this post.You do not need to copy it exactly, it is just an example to show the quality that is expected.
Thanks,
~Ms. Vander Velde
Dear Ms. Vander Velde,
As I was reading last night, I came across the word "flabbergasted" on page 37, paragraph 4. When I read the word flabbergasted, I thought that it meant that a character had a strange look on their face. I had this prediction because I read the sentence,which said "...the flabbergasted look on their faces was shocking!" I looked up flabbergasted on the visual thesaurus and I found that it means appalled, amazed, or stunned. I can see that I had a pretty good idea of what the word means. I think I might be able to use this word in my own writing to replace the word amazing. I have also seen this word in other texts, and now I'm glad because when I see it again, I won't be guessing about what it means.
Sincerely,
Johnny
56 comments:
Dear Mrs. Vander Velde
In the book “My Side of the Mountain” I came across the word”hemlock”on page 21 paragraph I thought it meant a rock because in the sentience it says “ I selected a place beside a mossy hemlock”. So I went to http://www.visuwords.com/?word=hemlock and it said a evergreen tree. Now I know what it means and I can use it when I'm saying a evergreen tree also I can use it in my writing by using a different word to say a evergreen tree. For example I say “I saw a hemlock”.
From Jonathan
Dear Ms. Vander Velde,
As I was reading the book "My Side of the Mountain" I came across the word “fearsome” on page 5 paragraph 3. I thought the word meant some fear. What I did is just flip the words around. I wasn't sure so I went to wordsmyth. The dictionary said, “causing awe or fear.” Now I know what fearsome means. I could use the word in my writing. Here is an example. The boy was fearsome to go across the river because a kid already fell in the water.
Sincerely,
Vlad
Dear Ms. Vander Velde,
As I was reading the book “My Side of the Mountain” By Jean Gorge I stumped on the word “grub” on page 10 paragraph 4. I thought that the word meant grab because it kind of sounds like it. I was not 100% sure so I looked the word up in the dictionary. The dictionary said, “to dig up by the roots.” I know what the word “grub” means. I can proof to you I know by giving you a sentence. Here is an example. The boy found a grub by a tree.
Sincerely,
Vlad
Dear Ms. Vander Velde,
I came across the word “flint” on page 15, paragraph 3 in the book call “My Side of the Mountain”. I don't know what it mean so I went and look at http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flint and this is what I got:1. a hard stone, a form of silica resembling chalcedony but more opaque, less pure, and less lustrous. A sentence: I had use a flint to make a fire.
From,
Duc
Dear Ms. Vander Velede,
I was reading the book “My Side of the Mountain” and saw a word “hemlock” on page 3 paragraph 2. I didn't know what the word is so I went to http://www.visuwords.com to find out the word. Visuwords said, “an evergreen tree.” Now I know what hemlock is. I can use the word in a sentence. Here is an example. When I was in the forest, I saw a hemlock.
Sincerely,
Vlad
Dear Ms. Vander Velde,
As I was reading the book “My Side of the Mountain” the word “teetered” on page 36 paragraph 4 stumped me. I thought that the word meant something red. But I wasn't sure so I went to ninjawords.com to find out the word. The dictionary said, “past tense of teeter.” The problem was I didn't know what was teeter so I looked it up again on ninjawords. It said, “to tilt back-and-forth on an edge.” So Now I know what the words teetered and teeter means. So here is hoe the sentence would sound. Past tense of to tilt back and forth on an edge. I know what “teetered” is. I can use it in a sentence, so here is an example. The boy teetered when he was at the front of the ship while it was moving.
Sincerely,
Vlad
Dear Ms. Vander Velde,
I came across a word “slat” on page 68 paragraph 1, in the book “My Side of the Mountain”. I don't know what it mean so I look it from ninja words and this is what I got: A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood or metal; as, the slats of a window blind. Well I could use the book sentence, for example: “a bed made with ash slats”. Now it my own sentence: in the wood as I was camping I use slat for my bed.
From,
Duc
Dear Ms. Vander Velde,
When I went on page 91 paragraph 7 on “ My Side if the Mountain”, I got this word call kindled. But don't know the word so I search online in ninja words. So when I look I got this, “To start (a fire) or light (a torch)”. And this is a sentence from the book: He whistled softly when I kindled a spark with the flint and steel. Now I will provide with a sentence: I had kindled a spark for my fire place.
From,
Duc
Dear Mrs. V
While I was reading I found the word tremble on page eight paragraph two. I thought the word meant to be scared. Because the book said “ And that would have been a disaster so immense that this weary old earth, owned or not its fiery core, would have trembled on its axis like a beetle on a pin. I looked it up at ninja words .com and it means “To shake, quiver, or vibrate.”
Your student,
Marcus
Dear Mrs. V
In “Tuck Everlasting” I came across the word skillfully on page 12 paragraph 1. I thought it meant to be skillful at something and the sentence says “ She did this quickly and skillfully without a single glance in the mirror.”. I went to visuwords. com to look for the word and it said “In a skillfully with skill.”. If I was to use this in a sentence it would be like this “ I skillfully ran across the fence”.
From Jonathan
Dear Ms. V,
When I was reading the book ''Tuck Everlasting'' by Natalie Babbit I came across the word ''Tranquil'' on page 5 paragraph 1. The sentence in the book said, ''It widened and seemed to pause, suggesting tranquil bovine picnics: slow chewing and thoughtful contemplation of the infinite.'' I thought this word meant suggesting calmly. I went to dictionary.reference.com and I found the definition. It means to be free from commotions or disturbance. Now that I know what it means I can use it in a sentence for example, ''The beach was tranquil.''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Mrs. V
In “Tuck Everlasting” I came across the word scornful on page 47, chapter 8. I thought it meant to be mad at something because it sounds like you don't like something. I went to ninja Words. com and is said “Showing scorn or disrespect; computation”. If I was to use it in a sentence it would be like this “ I was scornful at a person”.
From Jonathan
Dear Ms. V,
While I was reading I found the word suspiciously on page 19, Paragraph 11. I thought the word meant to think of something. I thought this because the book said, “ His yellow suit seemed to surprise her, and she squinted suspiciously.” I looked up the word at ninja words .com and it means, “In a suspicious or questionable manner.” In the future when I use this word I will know what it means. For example, “I looked at the person suspiciously. “
Your student,
Marcus
Dear Ms. V,
When I was reading the book called, ''Tuck Everlasting'' by Natalie Babbit I came across the word ''Penetrate'' on page 47 paragraph 3. The sentence in the book said, ''The late sun's brilliance could penetrate only in scattered glimmers, and everything was silent and untouched, the ground muffled with moss and sliding needles, the graceful arms of the pines stretched out protectively in every direction.'' I thought the word ''penetrate'' meant to hurt something. I went to www.visuwords.com and I found the defiinition. It means to enter the interior of something. In the future I can use it in my writing for example, '' The scary moonlight penetrates the dark and silent forest. ''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Ms. V,
While I was reading I found the word grudgingly on page 79, Paragraph 4. I thought the word meant to be mad. I thought this because the book said, “ Well,” said the constable grudgingly, “all right if your in such a hurry.” I looked up the word at ninja words .com and it means, “In a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire..” In the future when I use this word I will know what it means. For example “ I grudgingly told her I would write my story. “
Your student,
Marcus
Dear Mrs. V
In “Tuck Everlasting” I came across the word illiterates on page 74 paragraph 1. I thought it meant to liberate a place or something else. So I went to ninja words. com and it said “unable to read and write”. If I was to use it in a sentence it would be like this “They where illiterates”.
From Jonathan
Dear Ms.V and Mrs. Rubenzer,
When I was reading the book called ''Tuck Everlasting'' by Natalie Babbit I came across the word '' Envious'' on page 103 paragraph 1. The sentence in the book said, ''It was as if he were entranced and yes, envious like a starving man looking through a window at a banquet.'' I thought the word ''Envious'' meant hungry. I went to www.dictionary.reference.com
and I found the definition. It means to be full of feeling. Now that I know what this word means I can use it in my writing for example, ''She was envious because the girl got a new purse and she didn't.''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Ms. Vander Velde
When I read last night, page #21, and paragraph #4, I came across the word remnants. I predicted that it meant to be poor or selfish. I looked the word up in the dictionary, and it told me that the word means, “ a quantity, piece, or part that is left over or remains.” Here, is how I would use this word in a sentence,”My mom had eaten the last remnant of the pie.”
Sincerely,
Anjelica-20v
Dear Ms. V,
While I was reading I found the word “rave” on page 99, Paragraph 3. I thought the word meant to hate something. I thought this because the book said, “ Tuck began to rave now, his face streched with horror.” I looked up the word at ninja words .com and it means, “An enthusiastic review.” In the future when I use this word I will know what it means. For example “ I gave her story rave reviews. “
Your student,
Marcus
Dear Ms. V and Mrs. Rubenzer,
When I was reading the book called ''Tuck Everlasting'' by Natalie Babbit I came across the word ''Barred'' on page 122 paragraph 3. The sentence in the book said, ''Here, too high for Winnie to see into, was a barred window through which, from the room in front, light glowed faintly.'' I thought the word ''Barred'' meant a place were people couldn't see the windows anymore. I went to www.visuwords.com and I found the definition. I means to be preventing entry or exit. Now that I know what this word means I will use it in my writing for example, ''The teacher barred the windows for a good reason.''
Sincerely,
Karen
Dear Ms. V and Mrs. Rubenzer,
When I was reading the book called, ''Tuck Everlasting'' by Natalie Babbit I came across the word ''Exertion'' on page 111 paragraph 1. The sentence in the book said, ''It was the hottest day yet, so heavy that the slightest exertion brought on a flood of perspiration, an exhaustion in the joints. I thought the word ''Exertion'' meant to be a hot day. I went to www.dictionary.reference.com and I found the definition. It means an effort. Now that I know what this means I can use it in my writing for example, ''The little 3 year old boy showed an exertion when he couldn't write a word.''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Ms. V,
While I was reading I found the word “Stunchly” on page 130, Paragraph 2. I thought the word meant to angerly do something. I thought this because the book said, “ This of all things her family understood, and afterward they drew together stunchly around her.” I looked up the word at ninja words .com and it means, “In a staunch manner. .” In the future when I use this word I will know what it means. For example “ I stunchly drew my picture.
Your student,
Marcus
Dear Ms. V and Ms. R,
When I was reading last night the book called, ''Island of the Blue Dolphin'' by Scott O'Dell I came across the word ''Clattered'' on page 8 paragraph 1. The sentence in the book said, ''He said more, but I did not hear it, for at that instant in my great excitement I moved a small rock , which clattered down the cliff and fell at his feet.'' I thought this word meant to lead. I went to www.dictionary.reference.com and I found the definition. It means to make a loud sound. Now that I know what this word means I can use it in my writing for example, ''The papers clattered as they hit the floor.''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Mrs. R
In the book “Island of the Blue Dolphin by Scott O'Dell” I came across the word bales on page 23 paragraph 3. I thought it meant to drop a bunch of things off. So I went to ninja words and it said “Evil, especially considered as an active force for destruction or death.”. So If I was to use it in a sentience it would be like this “The person was bale”.
From Jonathan
Dear Mrs. R
While I was reading last night I found the word cormorants on page 2 paragraph 9. I thought the word meant a type of animal like a shark. I thought this because the book said, “Not at sea,” I said, “ Dolphins sit there, and gulls, and cormorants, and otter, and whales too, but not clouds.” So I looked up the word at ninja words. com and it means, “Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae, especially the great cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo.” Now I will know what it means when I see it again. For example, “In Florida I saw a cormorant.”
From,
Marcus
Dear Ms. Rubenzer,
While I was reading last night, I got stuck on the word, shellfish. I predicted that it meant, to be selfish, but then, I realized, that both words, were spelled wrong. I looked the word shellfish up in the dictionary, it means, any aquatic animal, whose external covering consists of a shell. I, would use this word in my writing. For an example, “Wow, there are all sorts of shellfish in the sea!”
Sincerely,
Anjelica20v
Dear Mrs. R
In the book “Island of the Blue Dolphin” I came across the word abalones on page 134 paragraph 2. I thought it meant it was a type of fish. I went to Ninja words. com and it says “Any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis, having an ear-shaped shell with a row of holes along the outer edge. The colorful pearly interior of the shell is often used for making ornaments. Also called ear shell”. If I was to use this word in a sentience it would be like this. “ I had an Abalones for dinner.”.
From Jonathan
Dear Mrs. R
In the book “Island Of the blue Dolphin By Scott O'Dell” I came across the Word sandspit on page 69 paragraph 3. I thought it was meant to be A big sand pit. So I went to Ninja words. com and it said “ A small sandy point of land or a narrow shoal projecting into a body of water from the shore.”. So If I was to use this in a sentience it would be like this. “ I walked to a sandspit on a beach.”
From Jonathan
Dear Ms. Rubenzer,
While I was reading last night, I got stuck on the word, broadened. I predicted that it meant, to be surrounded, or trapped in something. I looked the word broadened up in the dictionary, it means, of an accent. I would use this word in maybe, my fiction writing. For an example, “Do you think, that the mouse will be broadened, when he gets back home?”
Sincerely,
Anjelica20v
Dear Mrs. R
In the book “Island of the blue dolphin” I came across the word lessened on page 121 paragraph 2. I thought it meant to be loosen a rope. So I went to Ninja words and it said “ past tense of lessen.”. So If I was to use it in a sentience It would be like this “so I lessened the rope.”
From Jonathan
Dear Ms. R and Ms. V,
When I was reading the book called, ''Island of the Blue Dolphins'' by Scott O'dell I came across the word ''plentiful'' on page 112 paragraph 2. The sentence in the book said, ''Birds were plentiful, too.'' I thought this word meant to many or to less. I went to www.dictary.reference.com and I found the definition. It means existing in great plenty. Now that I know what this means I can use it in a sentence for example, ''Lions were plentiful at the zoo, too.''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Mrs.R,
While I was reaing I foun the word “Rontu”.I found the word on page 98 paragraph 4. I thought the word meant some kind of animal. I thought this because the book said, “I decided to neme him Rontu.” So I lloked it up at ninja words. Com and it meant, Fox etes. Next time I see this word I will know what it means. For example' “I named my dog Rontu.”
From,
Marcus
Dear Ms. Rubenzer,
While I was reading last night, I got stuck on the word, headland. I found the word on page 145, and paragraph 4. I predicted that it meant, to be some where, on land, but I didn't understand the head part of the word headland. I looked the word headland up in the dictionary, it means, a high piece of land, which protects a body of water. I would use this word in maybe, my fiction writing. For an example, “I believe, that the headland of California sea, will hopefully survive.
Sincerely,
Anjelica20v
Dear Ms. V and Ms. R,
When I was reading the book called, ''Island of the Blue Dolphins,'' by Scott O'dell I came across the word, ''urge'' on page 154 paragraph. The sentence in the book said, ''They were the size of the puppies and they moved along slowly that from the time to time Mon-a-nee had to urge them on.'' I thought the word meant pull. I went to www.ninjawords.com and I found the defnition. It means to push or pull. Now that I know what thsi means I can use it in my writing for example, ''My sister was crying so hard that I had to urge her to get in the car.''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Ms. Rubenzer,
While I was reading last night, I got stuck on the word, deserted. I found the word on page 145, and paragraph 4. I predicted that it meant, to be some where, where it is hot outside, and you can go swimming, kind of like a beach.. I looked the word deserted up in the dictionary, it means, a very sandy area, with no plants of growth. I would use this word in maybe, my fiction writing. For an example, “I want to go to California, but only if it were deserted.”
Sincerely,
Anjelica20v
Dear Ms. Rubenzer,
While I was reading last night, I got stuck on the word, drifting. I found the word on page 147, and paragraph 2. I predicted that it meant, to move from side to side, in a weird way. I looked the word deserted up in the dictionary, it means, to be carried along,by an outside force. I would use this word in maybe, my fiction writing. For an example, “I want to go to California, but only if grandpa wouldn't drift all the time.”
Sincerely,
Anjelica20v
Dear Mrs. R
In the book "A Family Apart" By Joan Lowery Nixon I came across the word ragamuffin on page 43 paragraph 1 the sentence in the book says “I know how you collect ragamuffins, but don't tell me that you have come to speak a good word for this little thief”. I think it means a ragdoll. I went to yahoo answers and it says."-A shabbily clothed child
-A breed of domestic cat which first made its appearance in 1994. They are notable for their sweet, friendly personalities and plush, rabbit-like fur
-Raggamuffin music, usually abbreviated as ragga, is a sub-genre of dancehall music or reggae, in which the instrumentation primarily consists of electronic music. Sampling often serves a prominent role in raggamuffin music as well
-Raggamuffin Music Festival (Raggamuffin) is an annual music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand which concluded its first tour in 2008" So If i was to use it in a sentence it would be like this " I saw a ragamuffin out side"
From Jonathan
Dear Mrs. Rubenzer,
When I read from pages forty two to sixty two last night, I stopped on the word, shawl. I got this word on page thirty seven and paragraph three. I predicted that it was a sweater to wear around your neck, shoulders, and around your chest. I got this prediction because my grandma wears shirts like that, and always calls them shawls, and I always have no idea what she ever talks about. The definition that I got from got from wordsmith.net is “a belonging of cloth, that is worn around the head and shoulders. This word, shawl, I think I could use in my writing. For example, “Do you think that I should get the pink shawl for the dance or should I buy the black and white shawl?” Last but not the least, this can help me as a writer because, if I ever end up reading this word again, or somebody else doesn't know what the word means, I can help them out a little bit on finding the definition, so that they can also understand what they are reading, too.
Sincerely,
Anjelica20v *
Dear Ms. R and Ms. V,
When I was reading the book called, ''A Family Apart'' by Joan Lowery Nixon I came across the word ''Drenching'' on page 6 paragraph 2. The sentence in the book said, ''She darted forward across the Fifth Avenue just as the huge, rumbling, iron rimmed wheel of a cab dropped into a rut in the street in front of her, drenching the skirt of her faded brown dress and her bare feet with cold, muddy water.'' I though that the word ''Drenching'' meant folding.I thought the word mean folding because the sentence was talking about clothes. I went to www.dictionary.reference.com and I found the definition. It means to wet thoroughly. Now that I know what this word means I can use it in a sentence for example, ''I was drenching my shirt carefully.''
Sincerely,
Karen
Dear Mrs. Rubenzer,
In pages 84-104, I stopped on the word, sputtered. I got this word on page 84 and paragraph 4. I predicted that it was to say or exclaim something very fast and rapidly. I got this prediction because my mom talks really fast sometimes, and then she says that she sputters a lot when she is talking about a specific topic. The definition that I got from got from wordsmith.net is “to speak or exclaim rapidly or exclusively.” This word, sputtered, I think could be used in my writing. For example, “Mom sputtered when she was talking about why I should always do my homework so that I could get very good grades and go to college!” Last but not the least, this can help me as a reader because, if I ever end up reading this word again, or somebody else doesn't know what the word means, I can help them and tell them the definition of this word, and maybe they can get the concept of what they are reading and what I was reading, too.
Sincerely,
Anjelica20v *
Dear Mrs. R,
While I was reading the back of the book I found the word, “abandonment.” I thought the word meant to get rid of. I thought this because the book said, “The children, especially thirteen year old Frances Mary, feel an overwhelming sense of betrayal and abandonment.” So I looked up the word at ninja words .com and it meant, “The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment.” Now that I know what this word means next time I see it I will know what it means. For example, My dog would have felt abandonment if my mom didn't work from home.
From,
Marcus
Dear Mrs. Rubenzer,
In pages 84-104, I stopped on the word, soothed. I got this word on page 73 and paragraph 2. I predicted that it was to feel something very soft. I got this prediction because some people at stores are touching stuff really soft and they talk about stuff, that they always say the word, soothed. The definition that I got from got from wordsmith.net is “to be calm or comfort.” This word, soothed, I think could be used in my writing. For example, “Do you think that Jake is soothed or relaxed?” Last but not the least, this can help me as a reader because, if I ever end up reading this word again, I won't be confused about it, so I will understand the text and hopefully I won't hear it again so that I can experience other words, too.
Sincerely,
Anjelica20v *
Dear Mrs. R,
Last night while I was reading I came across the word, “porridge” on page twenty two paragrapher three. I thought it was interesting because I have heard it in another book before. The book was, “ Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” So I looked it up at ninja words .com and it was, “A hot breakfast cereal dish made from oatmeal, milk and/or water, heated and stirred until thick. It is commonly eaten with a little salt in Scotland, and a little sugar or honey in England.” I thought it was oatmeal. Now I know what it means I won't half to wonder what it is. Maybe latter in life I will see it in another book. Now I will be ale to use this in my writing. For example, Every morning my sister puts her porridge in her shoes.
From,
Marcus
Dear Mrs. R
In the book "Family Apart" I came across the word whale- oil lanterns on page 69 pargraph 13. I thought it was a Oil lamp shaped like a whale. So I went to website that talks all about whale oil lamps. so heres the definition "In late Victorian England, glass whale oil lamps were simple utilitarian items used to light the homes of many people. They were a compromise between the cheap but smoky candles and the new fangled gas and electric lights available only to the wealthy. They came in a whole range of shapes, sizes and colors.
The simplest and cheapest examples were mainly spherical in shape, usually with a flat pedestal base. They had no handle but a metal top complete with a wick would be placed on the rough top, and an integral small metal handle would wind up the wick, usually flat braided string. These simpler types are usually found in aqua and shades of blue, and brand names such as THE LITTLE SUNBEAM, DUPLEX, SUNBRIGHT, and STAR LAMP are all known. Some carried no embossing. These small lamps always have rough shearlips as befits a cheap household item. A small glass shade would have protected the flame from draughts." it also said that the lamp did not use normal lamp oil it used whale oil witched burned really slow. So if i was to use this in a sentence it would be like this "I saw a whale oil lamp in a antique shop."
From Jonathan
Dear Mrs. Rubenzer,
When I read, I stopped on the word, distressed. I got this word on page 111 and paragraph 8. I predicted that it was to be mad and sad at the same time. I got this prediction because my mom and my grandma are always saying things like, “Gosh, I am so distressed. The definition that I got from got from wordsmith.net is “suffering from distress.” This word, distressed, I think could be used in my writing. For example, “How distressed to you think mom is going to be tonight, when she gets home from work?” Last but not the least, this can help me as a reader because, if I ever end up coming to a word very similar or just like this word, I will know what I am still reading.
Sincerely,
Anjelica20v *
Dear Ms.R,
When I was reading the book called, ''A Family Apart,'' by Joan Lowery Nixon I came across the word, ''Clutching'' on page 161 paragraph 4. The sentence in the book said, '' Oh yes,'' Frances said, clutching eagerly.'' I thought the word ''Clutching,'' meant jumping up and down. I thought that that was what it meant because it is something that you do. I went to www.dictionary.reference.com and I found the definition. It means to hold on tightly or firmly.Now that I know what this word means I came use it in my writing for example, ''My sister was clutching to a chair.''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Mrs. R,
Last night while I was reading I found the word, “bundled” on page 147 paragraph two. I thought the word meant to pack up your things like a hobow does. I thought this because the book said, “Frances bundled up and hurried to the barn.” So I looked up the word at Ni9nja words.com and it meant, “To tie or wrap together.” Now next time I see this word I will know what it means and won't think it is what hobows do. I can use this in my writing by saying, When ever I go outside in the winter time my mom telles me to bundle up.
From,
Marcus
Dear Ms. Rubenzer,
When I was reading the book called ''A Family Apart'' by Joan Lowery Nixon I came across the word ''Vigorously'' on page 59 paragraph 5. The sentence in the book said, ''A tear began to roll down on Peg's cheek as she nodded vigorously.'' I thought the word meant to to nod sadly. I thought that that is what it meant because she was crying. I went to www.dictionary.reference.com and I found the definition. It means to be strong. Now that I now what it means I can use it in my writing for example, '' I was mad and vigorously turned away.''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Mrs. Rubenzer,
When I read, I stopped on the word, parlor. I got this word on page 135 and paragraph 6. I predicted that it was to have somebody related to you design your hair for you. I got this prediction because my sister sometimes says something like,I need to go to the parlor this week.” This word, parlor, I think could be used in my writing. For example, “ The parlor does a great job at that doesn't he, Joe?” The prediction that I found from wordsmith.net is, “a room in a house.” Last but not the least, this can help me as a reader because, if I ever end up reading this word or somebody in my reading group comes up with the same word I can help them and help myself and look back to tell myself that I have gotten stuck on that word in the past, and then hopefully I will remember that word in the future, too!
Sincerely,
Anjelica20v *
Dear Ms. Rubenzer,
When I was reading the book called ''A Family Apart'' by Joan Lowery Nixon I came across the word ''Briskly'' on page 59 paragraph 5. The sentence in the book said, ''She took both girls by the hand and briskly walked away.'' I thought the word ''Briskly'' meant to be fast. I thought that that is what it meant because they walked in a certain way and I just thought fast because the girls were maybe in trouble. I went to www.Dictionry.reference.com and I found the definition. It means to be quick and active. Now that I know what this word means I can use it in a sentence for example, ''I briskly ran because I wanted to win the race.''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Mrs. R,
Last night while I was reading I found the word, “marshal” on page 159 paragraph two. I thought the word meant someone in the army. I thought this because the book said, “Frances shrank back against Margaret, who shouted at the marshal, “Oh, no you won't!” So I looked up the word at Ninja words. com and it meant, “A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.” I guess my prediction was right. I can use this writing like this, My dad was a marshal in the army.
From,
Marcus
Dear Ms. Rubenzer,
When I was reading the book called, ''Heartlight'' I came across the word ''Illuminated'' on page 29 paragraph 5. The sentence in the book said, ''A warm smile illuminated his face and he drew a deep, satisfied breath.'' I thought the word ''Illuminated'' meant to brighten your face up. I thought that because it talked about the smile and his face. Also is you use the word brighten in the sentence it would still be good. For example, ''A warm smile brighten his face as he drew a deep, satisfied breath.'' To find the definition I went to www.dictionary.reference.com. The definition is to brighten with light. Now that I know what the word means I an use it in my own writing for example, ''The light in the front of the car illuminated the road.''
Your student,
Karen
Dear Mrs. R
This is different then a normal word finder but the phrase is Laws of Physics on page 47 paragraph 1. Also the sentence says "Against every law of physics,". So I went to wikipedia and it says "A physical law or scientific law is a scientific generalization based on empirical observations of physical behavior (i.e. the law of nature ). Laws of nature are observable. Scientific laws are empirical, describing the observable laws. Empirical laws are typically conclusions based on repeated scientific experiments and simple observations, over many years, and which have become accepted universally within the scientific community. The production of a summary description of our environment in the form of such laws is a fundamental aim of science. These terms are not used the same way by all authors. Some philosophers e.g. Norman Swartz uses "physical law" to mean what other means by "natural law"/"law of nature".
Laws of nature are distinct from religious and civil law, and should not be confused with the concept of natural law. Nor should 'physical law' be confused with 'law of physics' - the term 'physical law' usually covers laws in other sciences (e.g. biology) as well." so if i was to use it in a sentence it would be like " I used the laws of physics on my science project "
From Jonathan
Dear Ms. Rubenzer,
When I was reading the book called, ''Heartlight'' by T.A Barron I came across the word, ''Subtly'' on page 195 paragraph 2. The sentence in the book said, ''Ever so subtly, beginning on the outermost branches, the twigs of the cloud tree began to brighten.'' I thought the word ''Subtly'' meant a submarine. To find the definition I went to www.dictionary.reference.com. The definition is fine or delicate. Now that I know what this word means I can use it in my writing for example, ''The subtly flower was dying.''
Sincerely,
Karen
Dear Ms. Rubenzer,
When I was reading the book called, ''Heartlight'' by T.A Barron I came across the word ''Luminous'' on page 249 paragraph 1. The sentence in the book said, ''Crystals cracked, then dissolved into nothingness ;mists sizzled and exploded with luminous lightning.'' I thought the word, ''Luminous'' meant to have a bright light. To find the definition I went to www.dictionary.reference.com. The definition is lighted up. Now that I know what the word means I can use it in my writing for example, ''The luminous lightning was very strong and I know that because it killed a squirrel.''
Sincerely,
Karen
Dear Mrs. R
I came across the word crystalline on page 164 paragraph 1 and the sentence says "As the rough face of the rock was replaced by these crystalline corners". I thought it was a type of ore. So I went to wikipedia. So it says"A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material, whose constituent atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an orderly repeating pattern extending in all three spatial dimensions. The scientific study of crystals and crystal formation is crystallography. The process of crystal formation via mechanisms of crystal growth is called crystallization or solidification. The word crystal is derived from the Greek word "κρύσταλλος" (krustallos), meaning "rock-crystal" but also "ice", from "κρύος" (kruos), "icy cold, frost". The word once referred particularly to quartz, or "rock crystal".". So if I was to use this in sentence it would be like this "I came across a block of crystalline on the ground"
From Jonathan
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