A Bear Called Paddington Chapter 1

Question 1

Puff

Answer 1

breathe in repeated short gasps.

“exercises that make you puff”

Question 2

Stowaway

Answer 2

someone who hides on a ship, airplane, etc., in order to travel without paying or being seen.

A stowaway was discovered on the ship.

Question 3

Emigrate

Answer 3

leave one’s own country in order to settle permanently in another.

“Rose’s parents emigrated to Australia”

Question 4

Exclaim

Answer 4

cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or pain.

“‘Well I never,’ she exclaimed”

Question 5

Glimpse

Answer 5

a momentary or partial view.

“she caught a glimpse of the ocean”

Question 6

Appealing

Answer 6

showing or expressing a desire for help or sympathy.

“an appealing look”

Question 7

Inspiration

Answer 7

a sudden brilliant or timely idea.

“then I had an inspiration”

Question 8

Wail

Answer 8

a prolonged high-pitched sound.

“the wail of an air-raid siren”

Question 9

Buffet

Answer 9

a room or counter in a station, hotel, or other public building selling light meals or snacks.

Question 10

Glisten

Answer 10

glistening
(of something wet or greasy) shine with a sparkling light.

“his cheeks glistened with tears”