Nina and the Baby Sparrows

joy – noun – meaning -  a feeling of a great happiness

There is a lot of joy in our house.

wedding – noun – meaning – a marriage ceremony

Have you been invited to their wedding.

He looked handsome on his uncle’s wedding day.

except – preposition – meaning - apart from

We work every day except Sunday.

shook – verb – past tense of shake, moved from side to side or up and down

lovely – adjective – meaning – beautiful, attractive

The flower is very lovely.

There is a lovely flower in the garden.

either – pronoun – meaning – one or the other of two

You can park your car on either side of the street.

upset – adjective – meaning – unhappy or disappointed

instead – adverb – meaning – in the place of something.

My friend was ill so I played instead.

He did not reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room

tear – noun – meaning – a drop of liquid that comes out of your eye

 when you cry.

around – preposition – meaning – on each side , surrounding

 somebody

He put his arms around her.

They walked around the lake.

bothering – verb – meaning –worrying  somebody

just – adverb – meaning – exactly

This jacket is just my size.

She looks just like her mother.

their – possessive form of they, belonging

Their parties are always fun.

plump – adjective – plumper – plumpest – meaning soft, round body,

 slightly fat

thrilled – adjective – very excited and pleased.

I was thrilled to be invited.