1. George Washington’s Socks Chapters 10-12 Historical Fiction And Fantasy

2. pry page 53  Meaning: to lever open or pull away using force  Sentence: My dad used all of his strength to pry the old door casing loose so it could be replaced.

3. haggard page 53  Meaning: tired; exhausted; worn-out  Sentence: The haggard puppy slept all the way home from the vet’s office.

4. vexed page 59  Meaning: annoyed; aggravated; angry  Sentence: The vexed monkey threw a fit because his banana was taken away.

5. ornate page 64  Meaning: ornamental; decorative  Sentence: One tree in this picture is ornate, can you find it?

6. scow page 64  Meaning: a large flat-bottomed boat used to haul freight or supplies. Sentence: The soldiers used a scow to haul the supplies they needed.

7. artillery page 65  Meaning: weaponry; guns  Sentence: Sometimes the military uses artillery to protect our freedom and the freedom of others.

8. patriot page 72  Meaning: supporter; loyalist  Sentence: Many patriot soldiers were young and fought for independence along with their fathers and brothers during the Revolutionary War.

9. siege page 65  Meaning: blockade; barrier; restriction  Sentence: The Siege of Yorktown was a decisive victory for the Continental Army.

10. expedite page 66  Meaning: rush; accelerate; to speed up  Sentence: The girl strapped a rocket to, and launched, her twin sister to expedite her trip to the kitchen.

11. chided page 66  Meaning: blamed; nagged; showed disapproval of Sentence: My mom chided my father for never helping her with the dishes.

12. chapped page 71  Meaning: sore from being dried or cracked  Sentence: Sometimes in the winter my lips will get chapped and crack, which hurts.

13. instill page 71  Meaning: to teach or impress upon over time; encourage  Sentence: My dad always tried to instill in me a sense of kindness toward others.

14. scourge page 72  Meaning: pest; irritation; curse  Sentence: The kid behind me on the plane was a scourge on my flight home.

15. rations page 72  Meaning: supplies; portions that are given  Sentence: We only took enough rations for a 24 hour trip.

16. mature page 73  Meaning: developed; fully-grown  Sentence: These men may be fully- grown but they are not being very mature.