I can use context clues
conclude
What does conclude mean?
The Treaty of Paris (1898) concluded the
Spanish American War. The war ended in 1898.
to end
doghouse
What does in the doghouse mean?
before
Before you touch the triangle touch the circle
drowsy
After staying awake all night worried about
the impending war, the president was drowsy
the next day. He could barely keep his eyes
open.
blue
What does feeling blue mean?
after
touch the black circle after you touch the triangle
illegible
The teacher lectured the students about
their handwriting. She told them she can not
grade illegible papers because she has no
idea if the answer is correct.
dumps
What does down in the dumps mean?
vacation
tell me what you do before you get on a plane
opposed
During the Civil War the Union was opposed
to slavery. They wanted the slaves to be
freed and no longer treated poorly.
ice
what does break the ice mean
school
what did you do before school
vertical
The carpenter drew a long vertical line from
the ceiling to the floor. He needed to mark
the stud in the wall.
horses
What does hold your horses mean?
restaurant
what do you do before you order