My students never cease to amaze me. They are always impressing me with their creativity.
Stop, Conclude
The old building was covered in graffiti. There was spray paint covering almost every square inch.
Wall Writing
The boys were furious when the basketball game had to come to a sudden end. It's ok though. They will be better sports and won't be so angry by Monday.
Very angry
The weather channel said it would be the storm of the century. The east coast had not seen a storm this large in over 100 years.
100 years.
She was often told that she was a peculiar, or very unusual child. She had hobbies that others considered to be odd.
Very unusual.
The bin where we keep the extra snacks was overflowing, but now it is depleted.
The supply is gone!
The Jamestown settlers faced many hardships. Some of these problems included a lack of food, drinkable water, and bugs that spread disease.
Problems.
IT DOES NOT MEAN A WOODEN SHIP!!!!!
Many people think that axolotls are adorable and want to keep them as pets. Unfortunately, they do not live as long in captivity.
Imprisoned or confined.
When Dylan saw the grade on his test, he grimaced. His face twisted into a frown and he was disgusted that he did not try his best.
an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust or pain.
When I take the test, I will be careful not to violate, or break any of the rules.
To break of fail to comply with a rule.
There is no need to get hostile when someone says something you do not like. Being mean to someone will never solve your problems.
To be mean.
The child was very destructive in the classroom. She often broke things on purpose and destroyed things that didn't belong to her.
Causing harm or damage
Juju was looking for lighting bugs to occupy, or be inside of his jar.
Be inside of
Mrs. Denson said we could proceed, or go ahead with, ordering the supplies for the color run.
Continue with a course of action (go ahead with)
Micah pulled the pulley to hoist the flag into the air.
To raise something in the air.
Ron was envious when Hermione went to the dance with the Quidditch player. However, being jealous only made his date annoyed.
jealous
Mike was conceited. He believed himself to be the smartest, most handsome man that ever lived.
Having an excessively high opinion of oneself
It is essential that you get plenty of sleep the night before your SOL test. Rest is necessary for success!
Necessary
The foyer was welcoming and full of foliage. There were so many different types of plants, it was like a miniature rainforest.
Plant leaves
Mrs. McGrath's students are always eager to help her clean her classroom. They want to help her sweep and make their classroom tidy.
To want to do something
Geneva was not a stingy person. She gave generously to charity and was always looking for ways to help people.
to give freely, more than expected.
You should always listen at Busch Gardens when they say to "keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times". Limbs are pretty important and you wouldn't want to lose one!
Arms and Legs
Everyone was talking and out of their seat. The lesson was a catastrophe. It was a complete disaster!
A disaster
During their time underground, cicadas are inactive. Thousands of cicadas will be emerging from their dormant period this year, almost like coming back to life!
Temporarily inactive, almost like a deep sleep
Deputy Reid received the award for her valiant, or courageous acts when she caught an escaped prisoner.
Courageous