People have trained horses for a long time. Some horses work on farms. They pull heavy machines or carts. Others help the police. They carry officers through narrow city streets. Some horses visit people who are sick. The horses make them feel better. 
The horses have a lot of_______________.

Bricks are porous. This means that water can soak into them. To stop moisture from the ground creeping up the walls, the bricklayer puts a layer of waterproof tar near the bottom. This tar layer is called the damp course. Some older houses do not have a damp course, so water soaks into the walls, making the houses cold and damp.
The tar layer_____________dampness.

At first the teams managed to go many miles before they grew tired. But the storm was growing worse by the minute. Finally Charlie Olson's team staggered into the village of Bluff—60 miles south of Nome. 
The teams needed

The snow was falling steadily now. Miniature drifts of the dry fluffy flakes were piling up along the curbs. The city was serene and hushed under its blanket of white. Footsteps made a slight crunching sound and voices were muted on the still, quiet air. 
It was

On a planet far from Earth lived a very special boy. He could fly. He could lift big buildings with his teeth. He could even stand on his nose.
He was _____ .

Eugene stood by the fireplace to warm his hands. The morning felt more like winter than early spring. His mother sat near the fire, darning socks. Eugene watched the fire for several minutes. Then he spoke to his mother. 
It was______________.

People sang and danced. They began dancing around Uncle Pancho's big hat, and he danced with them. His face was not old and sad now. He looked almost young again.
Uncle Pancho had a good____________.

Eve had tried to refuse the money the Wainwrights had offered. But they had insisted. It was enough for plane fare and a week's lodging. Find your roots, they'd said. 
The Wainwrights _____________money.

Pirates carrying axes jumped into the water. They swam to the burning ships. They cut holes just below the water-line. Water ran into the Navy ships, and they began to sink. 
Pirates __________the ships.