How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning

1. hilarious:  When a joke is hilarious, it makes you laugh a lot.

    Example: We laughed at the hilarious antics of the pet monkey in the movie.

2. mischief: Mischief is something amusing that may cause trouble.

    Example: My cat gets into mischief in my closet.

3. independence: To gain independence is to gain freedom

    Example: The American colonies won independence.

4. came in handy: If something came in handy, it was useful to have nearby.

    Example: The extra batteries in my bag came in handy.

5. dizzy: Someone who feels dizzy finds it hard to keep his or her balance.

    Example: Angela felt dizzy when she got off the ride at the county fair.

6. nowadays: When something happens nowadays, it happens in the present time.

    Example: People use computer