George Washington’s Socks Chapters 7-9

Historical Fiction

Historical FictionAnd Fantasy

Imposing page 35

Definition: impressive; having a grand appearance

Sentence: George Washington was imposing in appearance, and could easily gain respect and attention from those around him.

Foe Page 35

Definition: enemy; rival

Sentence: Super heroes often have at least one enemy, or foe.

Muskets Page 36

Definition: guns; weapons used during the Revolutionary War.

Sentence: The troop fired their muskets, or guns, at the opposing troops.

Foreign Page 36

Definition: strange; unfamiliar

Sentence: The foreign creatures, that could not be identified, scared our kitten.

Perplexed Page 36

Definition: confused; puzzled; unable to figure out

Sentence: I was perplexed about how this car ended up in this tree.

Enlist Page 38

Definition: sign up; to officially join a group.

Sentence: My aunt finally agreed to let my little cousin enlist in, or join, the Cub Scouts.

Riveted Page 40

Definition: fixed to, drawn to out of amazement.

Sentence: My eyes were riveted toward the sight of a snail riding a motorcycle.

Venture Page 40

Definition: project; mission; risk; course of action

Sentence: The kayaker knew that the trip over the rocky falls was going to be a dangerous venture.

Resist Page 40

Definition: fight against; Keep from doing; oppose

Sentence: Eating vegetables is something my brother can easily resist, because he does not like them.

Disembark Page 43

Definition: land; to get off

Sentence: Once the plane landed we had to disembark, or get off.

Guardian Page 44

Definition: caretaker; protector

Sentence: My grandpa is my guardian because he takes care of me and keeps me safe.

Diverted Page 46

Definition: distracted; side-tracked

Sentence: Because the cute ducklings diverted her attention, the lady did not realize that the momma duck had taken things from her bag.

Ensured Page 46

Definition: guaranteed; made sure or certain of Sentence: When I was little my family always ensured my safety in the car by putting me in a car seat.

Capacity Page 46

Definition: amount; volume that something can hold.

Sentence: This car is filled to its maximum capacity with people.

Regiment Page 49

Definition: military troop; squad

Sentence: This photograph shows how a regiment would have likely looked standing at alert at the time of the Revolutionary War.

Conceal Page 49

Definition: hide; cover; disguise

Sentence: The book shelf was used to conceal a secret room in our house.

Befell Page

Definition: Happened; a thing that occurred, usually unpleasant

Sentence: I would have thought that something terrible befell this adventurous pet, but he made it down the rough river.