Question

day 3
use context to figure out what the bold word means in each sentence. then, write a short definition.

1. the old man squinted at the words, wishing he had brought his spectacles.
2. the baseball player writhed on the ground, holding his broken wrist.
3. the tea tastes funny, but if its clean water, you can probably drink it.

Explanation:

1. In the first sentence, the old - man's action of squinting and his wish for something he didn't bring suggest that "spectacles" are glasses for improving vision.
2. In the second sentence, the baseball player's reaction due to a broken wrist indicates that "writhing" means twisting or moving in pain.

Answer:

1. Glasses for improving vision.
2. Twisting or moving in pain.