"The Stranger and the Soup" Vocabulary
1. indeed (adverb) really; truly
2. surely (adverb) firmly; steadily
3. gasp (noun) the act or sound of drawing in air suddenly
4. wilted (verb) became limp; drooped
5. wringing (verb) clasping, pressing, or twisting the hands together
6. plaza (noun) a public square or open space in a city or town
7. sighed (verb) made a long, deep breathing sound due to sadness or relief
8. well (noun) a deep hole for getting water from the ground
9. simmer (verb) to cook at or just below the boiling point
10. seasoning (noun) something that is used to bring out the flavor of food
"Night Shift" Vocabulary
1. shift (noun) the time when a person works
2. smartly (adverb) neatly and trimly
3. jam (noun) something that blocks or wedges
4. adjust (verb) to change or regulate so as to correct or improve
5. assemble (verb) to put or fit together
6. lingers (verb) stays on as time passes
7. nocturnal (adjective) active at night
8. perishable (adjective) likely to spoil or decay quickly
9. freight (noun) goods that are carried by ships, trucks, or airplanes
10. port (noun) a place where boats and ships can dock or anchor safely; harbor
11. nudges (verb) pushes or touches gently
12. maneuverable (adjective) capable of being moved easily