Mr. Duffy
What did Grandfather want George to collect?
a present for his
cousin, Sally
What was Sally’s present?
a wooden boat
with sailors in it
to move your hand to get someone to come to or follow you.
beckon
to bubble gently in hot water (or to gently boil).
simmer
What things were growing in the courtyard?
a peach tree
and flowers
rude, but in a funny and playful way.
cheeky
to look at or see something briefly
glimpse
to hang down
droop
What things were in Mr Duffy’s workshop?
tools, paints, varnish,
screws and nails. screwdrivers, hammers, chisels
a look on someone's face that shows a particular emotion.
expression
to look very carefully at something.
scrutinize
to bend the body in the middle
lean
What was Mr Duffy doing when George went into the workshop?
looking carefully at a
thick piece of wood
a look on someone's face that shows a particular emotion.
concentration
to sit on the edge or end of something.
perch
to m ake an object by cutting and object from wood or stone
carve
How did Mr Duffy seem to George?
like a wise old bird,
sharp-eyed and thoughtful
to smile broadly, in an obvious way.
grin
to float gently in the air.
waft