“The Gardener”

anxious• nervous; excited

• I am anxious to see the new puppy.

retire• to stop working after reaching a certain

age

• The man is happy to be able to retire from his job.

vacant• empty; unused

• The classroom is vacant.

sprucing • decorating or making neat

• We will be sprucing up the house for company.

adore • to love very much

• I adore my family.

recognizing

• knowing who someone is or what something is

• The man is recognizing his friend from school.