The document contains vocabulary words and their definitions from the novel "Holes" by Louis Sachar. Definitions are provided for words like "scratchy", "scrape", "won't do someone much good", and phrases such as "it's up to you" and "lose track of". Examples are given to illustrate the meaning of each word in the context of the text.

1. Holes 8-15 Hiro, Priscila, Khalid, Leslie, Mashari, Irede, Nicole, Essam, Tianyi, Kathy, Waleed, Anh, Dang

2. Scratchy( adj.) Definition in the context: (of clothes or fabric) rough or unpleasant to the touch That night, as Stanley lay on his scratchy and smelly cot, he tried to figure out what he could have done differently, but there was nothing he could do. e.g. This sweater is too scratchy; it makes me feel very unconfortable. e.g. a scratchy blanket.

3. Scrape( v.) Definition in the context: to make a hole or hollow place in the ground. Mr. Sir scraped the ground with his boot heel, to mark where each boy was supposed to dig. e.g. They found a suitable place, scraped a hole, and planted the tree into it.

4. Won’t do someone much good It is not beneficial for someone

5. One by one Individually in succession

6. You messed up your life, and it's up to you to fix it. Definition: It means you are the one who has to decide/make a decision It's up to you

7. After a while he'd lost track of the day of the week, and how many holes he'd dug. Definition: Fail to do something; leave something undone Lose track of

9. Bulging eyes

10. More bulging eyes

11. Bulging eyes you can buy

12. A bulging wallet

13. Be aware of [ uh- wair ] *Having knowledge , conscious , cognizant *Informed , alert , knowledgeable , sophisticated : She is one of the most politically aware young woman around

14. cause (a liquid) to flow from a container in a steady stream by holding the container at an angle

15. bulge To stick out in a rounded shape, especially because something is very full or too tight

16. Peek “ Cover your eyes and don't peek!” Definition in the context: (v.) throw a glance at; take a brief look at e.g. He peek his father change oil.

17. Toss “ The decision depended on the toss of a coin” Definition in the context: (v.) throw or toss with a light motion e.g. He is tossing a small rock.

18. Visible ( adj) Visible: you are saying you can see it .

19. Haze (n) Haze : atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility. Synonyms : daze , fog

20. Nod (v.): to move the head down and then up to show agreement. “ He managed to nod ” p.55 e.g. The teacher nodded “his head” in agreement. Essam

21. End up(v.): to reach a particular place or situation. “… or you’re going to end up right back in jail” p.56 e.g . After two weeks of traveling around the US, we ended up in Houston. Essam

22. up to 1. busy or occupied with 2. having the requisite qualities for

23. 1. To voice a deep, inarticulate sound, as of pain, grief, or displeasure. 2. To make a sound expressive of stress or strain: floorboards groaning.

24. 1. To break (something) into pieces suddenly, noisily, and violently; shatter. 2. To throw or dash (something) violently so as to shatter or crush.

25. Definition Sore (adj) [sɔː] physically painful or sensitive, as a wound, hurt, or diseased part: a sore arm. Ache (v, n) Ex. I ache all over. Stanley stood in the shower and let the cold water pour over his hot and sore body ( Holes P43.) I have a sore throat. http://www.sorethroatremediescenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sore_throat.jpg

26. Definition In a row 1. Happening a number of times one after the other, in exactly the same way or with same result. - For the second day in a row he didn’t use soap. ( Holes P43. ) - It is the third day in a row that Des Moines was 60 degrees or warmer. http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/9783048/2/stock-photo-9783048-group-of-men-and-women-in-a-row.jpg 2. A line of things or people next to each other. http://pictureclubfilescdn.omgpop.com/gfx/achievements/posted_picture_comment_everyday_for_3_days.png

27. Drain : Cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out, leaving it empty, or dry. Ex: The river drains into a lake

28. Evaporate: Turn from liquid into vapor. Ex: Most of the water had evaporated

29. head (v): Be in the leading position on, To be in charge of; lead Ex: : Steve jobs had headed Apple since it established .

30. Wreck : a car, plane, or train that has been damaged very badly, especially in a crash. Ex: Divers discovered the wreck of an old German warship

31. worn out: very tired because you have been working hard. Ex: The kid must be absolutely worn out

32. Drift (v) The truck stopped, and the dust cloud drifted past it. (Holes – p.65) Def: to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction. Ex: The talk aimlessly drifted from one subject to another.

33. Drop off “After you drop off X-Ray, I want you to bring back three wheelbarrows,” she said . (Holes – p.69) Def: to take someone or something to a particular place, usually by car. Ex: I dropped my luggage off at the hotel and went out.

34. 1. to feel, suffer, or be the source of a continuous dull pain 2. to suffer mental anguish EX: Every muscle and joint in his body ached as he tried to get out of bed.

35. Waist (n) 1. The part of the human trunk between the bottom of the rib cage and the pelvis. 2. The narrow part of the abdomen of an insect. EX: It wasn’t just his arms and back, but his legs, ankles, and waist also hurt.