Meaning from Context
I made a fresh-cut bouquet from my mother's garden.
What does bouquet mean?
-an attractively arranged bunch of flowers
Give 2 different meanings for the word park.
-Green space
-bring a vehicle to a stop and leave it temporarily.
-sit
-stadium or enclosed area for sports
We knew we couldn't win the game, so we waved the white flag.
What does "wave the white flag" mean?
-gave up
-surrendered
Gift
Present
This is spread in the air from a flower and often causes spring allergies.
pollen
Baseball is known as "America's favorite pastime."
What is a pastime?
a hobby; something done regularly for enjoyment rather than work.
Give 2 different meanings for the word present
-gift
-here
-give
-now
-introduce
Stop being such a mother hen and let him zip his own coat.
What does "mother hen" mean?
-person who fusses over another person
ball park
stadium
April _______________ bring May _______________.
April showers bring May flowers.
My three siblings and I bought our mother a necklace for Mother's Day.
What does sibling mean?
-a brother or sister
Give 2 different meanings for the word raise.
-more $
-make higher
-rear (raise a child)
-hold-up
It is time to step up to the plate and do all of your homework without being reminded three times.
What does "step up to the plate" mean?
-take responsibility
baby
infant
When it is spring in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?
Autumn/fall
My team has an opening day tradition of hosting a barbeque for the fans.
- a custom or way of doing something
Give 2 different meanings for the word cap.
-hat
-lid
-upper limit
-tooth covering
I noticed that you were really on the ball today in math class.
What does "on the ball" mean?
-alert and knowledgeable
country
nation
Clocks are moved in this direction for daylight saving time in the Spring.
forward
My team is part of the American league.
What is a league?
- an organized group of teams
Give 2 different meanings for the word flag.
-national symbol
-penalty in sports
-to hail a cab
-mark an item for attention
I hit the mother lode when the lady gave me 10 free samples at the store.
What does "hit the mother lode" mean?
-get a large amount of something
pitch
throw
toss
This gem is the birthstone for May.
Emerald