The Castle on Hester Street Vocabulary

Front

What is an opportunity?

Back

A good chance to do something.

Front

What does it mean to whisper?

Back

To speak very softly so that only a few people can hear.

Front

What does it mean to arrive?

Back

To come to a place.

Front

What is the meaning of immigrated?

Back

To come to live in a new country.

Front

What does valuable mean?

Back

Something that is worth a lot or is important.

Front

Give an example of an opportunity.

Back

Having a chance to participate in a school play.

Front

What is a moment?

Back

A very short period of time.

Front

What does it mean to inspect?

Back

To look at something carefully.

Front

Use 'whispered' in a sentence.

Back

She whispered a secret to her friend.

Front

What is the opposite of arrive?

Back

Depart.