My sister was blocking her closet so I craned my neck to see what she was hiding. What does crane mean in this sentence?
To move your head or body to see something better
I am certain that my sister snuck out of the house last night. I went into her bedroom and found her window was open and she was not there. What does certain mean in this sentence?
To be sure of. Definitely
Ms. Swanson decided to step down after 20 years as the chair of the science department. What does chair mean in this sentence?
a person in charge of an organization
My best friend likes to talk to everyone, but I'm more reserved. What does reserve mean in this sentence?
to be shy and like to keep to yourself
Did you reserve a table for 2 at 7? What does reserve mean in this sentence?
to set something aside or save for later
My favorite season is spring because I love to watch all of the flowers bloom. What does season mean in this sentence?
a certain time of the year
The teachers went on strike to put pressure on the district to give them better pay and working conditions. What does strike mean in this sentence?
to refuse to work as a form of protest to their employer
1. low temperature 2. lacking affection 3. a common viral infection
cold
There was a home run late in the game that won them the championship. What does late mean in this sentence?
something happening towards the end of an event
I shut the window because my papers started flying around the room due to the draft. What does draft mean in this sentence?
Wind, air
He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbing the bank. What does sentence mean in this sentence?
to declare punishment
Name two meanings for the word patient
someone seeing a doctor; to be willing to wait
He raised his hand as if to strike me. What does strike mean in this sentence?
to hit something or someone hard with your hand
We weren't allowed to swim in the ocean today because the lifeguards said the current was too strong due to a storm that is coming. What does current mean in this sentence?
The direction and force the sea is moving.
I like to season my chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. What does season mean in this sentence?
To add flavor to
Joe is a riot. His sense of humor is great! What does riot mean in this sentence?
To be funny
The old man showed me pictures of his late wife and told me stories about their life together. What does late mean in this sentence?
referring to someone who is not living anymore
The ad said the car was in mint condition, but I saw some scratches and a dent in the back. What does mint mean in this sentence?
perfect
I like to keep up with current events, so I read the news paper every morning. What does current mean in this sentence?
Recent
We can get the work done quickly if we tackle it together. What does tackle mean in this sentence?
to deal with something
I need my parent's permission because I am still a minor.
a person under the age of 18
The quarterback hurt his shoulder when he got tackled. What does tackle mean in this sentence?
to get pushed or hit to the ground
I am not a picky eater, but there are certain foods I do not like. What does certain mean in this sentence?
Particular, specific
Running out of toothpaste is a pretty minor problem. What does minor mean in this sentence?
not very serious, major, or significant
We're gonna need a crane to move all those tree branches. What does crane mean in this sentence?
a large machine used to lift heavy objects
I'm starting to have reservations about my trip to Hawaii because there may be a hurricane. What does reservations mean in this sentence?
to be unsure about something
Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.