The trees danced back and forth in the wind. What does that sentence mean?

Michelle looked out of the window. All she could see was water. She couldn't wait to get back on dry land. All the rocking back and forth was making her ill. Where is she?

"I was on pins and needles waiting to hear if I would be expelled from school" What does that mean?

"I slept like a log". What does that mean?

They had been walking so long that John thought he might drink the lake when he found it. What does that sentence mean?

Fernando stood on the tip of his toes trying to see around the people. There were people in costumes walking down the street and waving. A giant cat floated high above the crowd. Where is he?

Time is money. What does that mean?

Samuel was laying in a chair looking at the ceiling. A woman stuck a metal piece in his mouth and flashed a light in his mouth. She tapped his teeth a few times. Where is he?

As Thomas walked with his family, he saw a large tiger shark float by, chasing after a school of fish. He was glad there was a glass between him and the creatures. Where is he?

Michael was terrified. The last time he peeked outside the window. He couldn't see the ground. Was he above the clouds? He was counting down the minutes until he landed. Where is he?