Make Way For Ducklings

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.

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.

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.

responsibilityan 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.

burstingfilled and overflowing with strong emotion

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard were bursting with pride.

The baby’s parents were so happy they were bursting with joy.

beckonedmade 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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