Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Vocabulary List Chapters 28-34

to swell, curve outward, or stick out

Albert's pockets are bulging by the time we line up to go inside.

a person who gives professional advice or services

"As a matter of fact, I already spoke to Mrs. Silver and Miss Kessler, the reading consultant at school."

a learning disability in which a person usually has a problem in reading, spelling, and writing

"I think you might have something called dyslexia."

including or affecting many things

"Albert Einstein had extensive theories on its possibilities."

feeling or showing thanks

I look up and lock eyes with him and wish I had the words to tell him how grateful I am for his helping me.

arranged in a very orderly and regular way

"Until we can get you into formal services here at school."

to include (something) as part of something else

"We are going to incorporate more of your senses to practice letters and sounds."

a person or thing that takes an opposite position in a contest, fight, or controversy

The object of the game is to trap your opponent's king, but not actually capture it.

a rule or limit that controls what something is or how something should be done

"Filling the refrigerator does not fall within the parameters of my responsibilities."

careful study and investigation for the purpose of discovering and explaining new knowledge

"I have collected samples and will do further research."

a mean or wicked person

I'm thinking Noah Webster was a scoundrel and they should have put him in jail for this.

an idea or opinion that is presented as true

"Albert Einstein had extensive theories on its possibilities."

not permanent

"And this is temporary."

having or producing venom : POISONOUS

"A stonefish is way more dangerous with its thirteen venomous spines."

a person who has an exceptional ability to plan or have ideas for the future

A lady talks about what a visionary Noah Webster was to create the first American spellers and dictionaries.