Each question will hint at one common word with 3 different meanings. OK - a post is a stout piece of timber. You can post a letter or have a post in the army. Just read the story and find the word.
-1.He pushed the stray strand of hair from his forehead. He needed to bolt the gate before the next barge arrived. Looking across the canal, he prayed the mechanism for changing the water level would not fail this time. 4 letters
2.As the boy unzipped the old sports bag he felt the rough fabric. It reminded him of strong sail cloth. Then he heard the cry. "Howzat? - he's out!" He was up next. He grabbed his cricket bat, quickly dipped his head to avoid the low beam in the dressing room and headed out to the wicket. He was sweating. "Just please don't let me get out without scoring" he muttered. 4
-3.The moth-eaten animal skin stretched forlornly across the cramped floor. This old camouflaged shelter for viewing the local bird life was perfect. He would keep out of sight here until it was dark and then head out. 4
-4.She could see he was angry. She should never have shown the old man the crucifix. It had probably jeopardised the whole mission and now they might not be able to pass over the bridge before dark. 5
5.The old man tilted his head and chewed on the end of his pencil. He tried to remember the horse the trainer had said would win but none of the names in the form guide looked familiar. 3
-6.The stream of water gushed straight upward and the wet pavement looked as though it was polished glossy black. The boys had knocked the fire hydrant again. The huge passenger plane coming into land screamed above her head. She hated this neighbourhood. 3
-7.The girl needed to be quick. She made sure the enclosure was secure. The pony was restless and looking to escape. He was still fretting for the other horses and she did not know how much longer he could go without eating. 4
-8.He had still not roused himself from his deep sleep. As she waited she watched the track of water streaming for miles behind the ship. All she could think about were the words of comfort from people who knew her father. After the funeral, many had approached her at the quiet celebration of his life and reminisced. She began to cry again. 4
-9.He did not feel sick - only very sad. He leaned forward and tried to peer down the deep shaft where the dog had fallen. Huge tears brimmed in his eyes and splashed onto the rough stones. 4
-10.The taunts came right at the end. Words and stones were hurled through the tiny window of his workshop as he tried to ignore the crowd. He turned the shoe on the wooden model and worked the leather. Now that she was gone he did not know how long he could endure. 4
acebook
witter
