Grandfather’s Journey CC Version

marveled Definition: filled with surprise or wonder. He marveled at the plane’s beauty.

astonished Definition – To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. Dorothy was astonished by the power of the tornado.

scatter Definition: To throw in random directions The farmer scattered seed on the garden.

appeared Definition: To come into sight, become visible

journey Definition: the act of traveling from one place to another, usually a long distance Frodo had a long journey ahead of him.

New World Definition: the Western hemisphere Christopher Columbus sailed to the New World.

sculpture Definition: The art of making two- or three- dimensional representative or abstract forms, esp. by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster. The tourist was amazed by the lifelike sculptures.

enormous Definition: Very large in size, quantity, or extent. The pumpkin was enormous.

towering Definition: Extremely tall The skyscrapers were towering over the city.

bewildered Definition: greatly puzzled or confused. Huge cities of factories and tall buildings bewildered him.

longed Definition: wished for or wanted very much. The boy longed for his mom to pick him up.

exchanged Definition: Give something and receive something of the same kind in return. He exchanged the country for a new life in the city.

Students – Use Context You can find the meaning of the following words in the text. Reread the page and use the context to figure out the definition.

homeland Reread p. 68. “He took his family and returned to his homeland.” Definition: ________________ ________________ ____ _______________ ___

surrounded Reread p.68. “He surrounded himself with songbirds, but he could not forget.” Definition: ________________ ________________ ____ _______________ ___

homesick Reread p. 74. “I am homesick for the other.” Definition: ________________ ________________ ____ _______________ ___

still Reread p. 74. “So I return now and then when I cannot still the longing in my heart.” Definition: ________________ ________________ ____ _______________ ___