1. By Sharon Creech Pictures by Harry Bliss
A Fine, Fine School
By Sharon Creech
Pictures by Harry Bliss

2. principal
The head of a school
The principal of Bridge City Intermediate is a woman named Dr. Fountain.

3. Soared The kite soared in the blue sky.
To rise or fly high in the air.
The kite soared in the blue sky.

4. strolled The mother strolled leisurely in the park
To walk in a slow relaxed way
The mother strolled leisurely in the park
while the baby held his balloons.

5. worried
To feel or cause to feel uneasy
The little girl was worried and scared when she could not find her mother!

6. proud
Feeling pleased and satisfied over something owned, made, or done
The athlete was very proud and excited after she had won the gold medal.

7. announced The proud parents announced the arrival of their new
To officially make known
The proud parents announced the arrival of their new
baby born on August 24, 2010.

8. fine This fine diamond ring was on display at
Excellent ; of high quality
This fine diamond ring was on display at
the jewelry store yesterday.

9. certainly It was certainly a good day to go sailing
Surely: without a doubt
It was certainly a good day to go sailing
with family and friends.