Question

In the third paragraph of "Let George Do It," find a word that means started at a certain point.

Answer 1

The answer is: originated.

The verb to originate means to have a specified beginning. Synonyms of originate are begin, arise, have its origin and emerge.

In the third paragraph of "Let George Do It," the idea of making George do all the undesirable work certainly started in his own family. Therefore, after the boys' teasing, he also wonders why his family named him George and why he must strive on a lovely day.