2. Make Way For Ducklings

3. enormous very large, huge Just as they were getting ready to start on their way, a strange enormous bird came by. The baker is decorating an enormous birthday cake with ten layers.

4. delighted very happy, pleased Good, said Mr. Mallard, delighted that at last Mrs. Mallard had found a place that suited her. Delighted that Dad was going to take me fishing, I ran to get my fishing pole.

5. cozy warm and comfortable So they chose a cozy spot among the bushes near the water and settled down to build their nest. Although it was cold and snowy outside, it was nice and cozy inside by the fireplace.

6. responsibility an important job, duty It was a great responsibility taking care of so many ducklings, and it kept them very busy. The teacher said that remembering to do my homework is my responsibility.

7. bursting filled and overflowing with strong emotion Mr. and Mrs. Mallard were bursting with pride. The babys parents were so happy they were bursting with joy.

8. beckoned made a sign or signal to someone to have them come closer He planted himself in the center of the road, raised one hand to stop the traffic, and then beckoned with the other, the way policemen do, for Mrs. Mallard to cross over. Mother beckoned for me to come and take a freshly baked cookie.

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