Black Beauty test 32-49 Flashcards
to stop
detain
verbal argument
quarrel
the physical makeup of an individual (especially health, strength, and appearance)
constitution
urgently asking
beseeching
dressed in worn clothes
shabby
brave
gallant
to do a favor for
oblige
to move sideways in a stealthy manner
sidle
knowledge of right and wrong and a feeling one should do what is right
conscience
in an extremely unhappy or unfortunate state
wretched
in a convincing manner
persuasively
stop talking = hold your ________
tongue
Jerry’s daughter
Dolly
Kind, gentle London cab driver who buys BB at a horse fair
Jerry Barker
The gentleman who is considerate of Jerry and Dolly and confronts a carter who ill-treats his horse
Mr. Wright
Jerry’s sweet wife
Polly
Carter who says he’s pressured to ill treat BB; makes hime wear the bearing rein
Jakes
Jerry’s son
Harry
Low quality cab company owner; eventually buys BB and overworks him
Skinner
A shabby cab driver who works for a cab company; overworks himself and dies
Seedy Sam
Takes a chance and buys BB at a sale
Mr. Thoroughgood
One of Jerry’s cab horses; old, noble, and well-mannered
Captain
Farmer Thoroughgood’s grandson who nurses BB back to health
Willie
Head cab driver; sensible and good natured but not when he’s drunk
Governor Grant
Polly’s former mistress; Jerry goes to work for her after he gets sick
Mrs. Flower
a street or road open at both ends; a main road
thoroughfare
a stout high fence of stakes especially for defense
palisades
to remain in an area for no good reason; lag behind
loitering
made tired by overwork; exhausted
jaded
something that claims to be true or real but which is actually phony
sham
an abandoned child with unknown parents
foundling
insulting action or speech
mockery
having or showing compassion or sympathy
merciful
gloomy silent; not sociable
sullen
a poorly clothed, often dirty child
rag a muffin
a rude or dishonest person
blackguard
result, effect
consequence
very confused
bewildered
a sly means of avoiding
dodge
a hospital for people with mental illness
lunatic asylum
payment
compensation
to feel sorry for or dissatisfied with something one has done
repent
very dangerous; dangerously aggressive
vicious
worn out in strength, energy, or freshness; very tired
weary
a sudden violent wind often with rain or snow
squall
inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs
bronchitis
a discussion or deliberation together
consultation
a person one knows, but not well
acquaintance
serious, important
earnest
speaking loudly and aggressively
blustering
having a healthy reddish color
ruddy
deserving sympathy
pitiful
calm, quiet
genteel
so unusual as to be remarkable
extraordinary
impressive in appearance, manner, or size
stately