Open Court Vocabulary for “Tomas and the Library Lady”
When the clock struck at midnight, it was a new year! ( twelve o’clock at night ) When the clock struck at midnight, it was a new year!
Campers may hear the howling of wolves in the distance. ( loud crying ) Campers may hear the howling of wolves in the distance.
It was so cold that my teeth chattered. ( clicked together quickly ) It was so cold that my teeth chattered.
The stem of the rose is thorny and can prick your fingers. ( covered with sharp points ) The stem of the rose is thorny and can prick your fingers.
The players on the other team were glaring at us. ( mad staring ) The players on the other team were glaring at us.
I am eager to find out what I am getting for my birthday! ( wanting to do something ) I am eager to find out what I am getting for my birthday!
howling ( loud crying )
( wanting to do something ) eager ( wanting to do something )
( covered with sharp points ) thorny ( covered with sharp points )
glaring ( mad staring )
( twelve o’clock at night ) midnight ( twelve o’clock at night )
chattered ( clicked together quickly )
thorny midnight howling chattered glaring eager