Heroes Don’t RunChapter 1-2

To work out1. To exercise or to train

The basketball players work out everyday to stay in shape.

2. To prove effective or successfulThe marriage did not work out and so the

couple is getting a divorce.

To intendTo have in mind, to plan

I intend to grade all your tests before the weekend.

Past: intendedI intended to grade all your tests before the

weekend but I had a date on Friday.

NavyMission: to keep

the freedom of the seas

Fights with ships on water

MarinesMission:

amphibious combat

Use Navy ships to go to fighting areas

Go to dangerous areas to create a safe area for the army and air force base

SacrificeA loss of something valuable in

exchange for something elseI had to sacrifice sleep to study for this test.

DraftedSelected for military serviceDuring the war, all healthy young

men were drafted to fight for their country.

Break out in a (cold) sweatTo become

frightened or nervous and begin to sweatI always break

out in a sweat before a presentation.

SharpMean and coldWhen the students spoke in their

native languages, the ELD teacher sharply yelled at them.

Screwed upTo ruin because of stupidity

I screwed up with my girlfriend because I forgot her birthday

To blurt outTo say something suddenly

without thinkingWhen the teacher called my name, I

was so surprised that I blurted out, “what?”

To swellTo increase in size Fine, great

DripUnattractive, boring person

A girl who cries a lot is a drip.

Purple HeartA prize for military people who

were wounded or killed

Forward1. To move to the front

Come forward to see the board better.

2. Rude, disrespectfulThe forward student received a

referral.

FreshDisrespectful

Bullies show fresh attitudes to their parents, teachers, and even their friends.

Spring/ SprangTo rise or move

up suddenlyJavier sprang

up when he found a nail on his chair.

VestibuleA space between each car of the

train

Save your breathTo avoid talk or discussion

When Wayne tried to ask for forgiveness, Melinda told him to save his breath.

MoraleMental or moral confidence especially

during difficult timesWhen the basketball players were losing the

game, the pretty cheerleaders sang and danced to help increase morale.

ReleaseTo let go, to be free

The students are released from class only after the bell.

NeatCool, great, wonderful

It would be neat if school was cancelled so everybody could go to the beach.