“Rip Van Winkle”

Vocabulary

husking

Rip was on his way to the local husking bee

to prepare his neighbor’s corn.

husking

removing outer covering from

corn

landlord

The landlord who ran the tavern stopped to

ask Rip a favor.

landlord

person who runs an inn

keg

He wanted Rip to help him lift a large,

wooden keg into his cart.

keg

small barrel, which can hold about 10 gallons of liquid

oblige

Rip was happy to oblige, and he hoisted the keg over his head.

oblige

do a favor or service for someone

rascal

The landlord said the merchant who sold him the keg was a rascal

because he disappeared.

rascal

mischievous or dishonest person

sprawled

Rip climbed up into the landlord’s horse-drawn cart and sprawled out

comfortably on the seat.

sprawled

sat in a relaxed position with arms

and legs spread out