Chapter 1 Chinese Cinderella Flashcards

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Eurasian

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A person of mixed European and Asian decent

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Embroidered

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Ornamented with needle work

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Tantalizing

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Presenting something desirable but keeping it out of reach (to tease)

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Mesmerizing

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Fascinating or inthralling

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Glowering

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Staring angrily; scowling

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Rickshaw

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A small 2 wheeled cart pulled by 1 or 2 people

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Mah-Jong

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A Chinese game using colored tiles

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Impsosing

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Tending to excite awe or admiration; impressive

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Catechism

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A book giving a brief summary of Christianity

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Imperiously

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Arrogant; eragantly

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Nonchantly

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Seaming to be carefree and unconcerned

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Monsignor

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A title of honor for highly ranked clergy

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13
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Bayonets

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A knife attached to a rifle

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Tranquil

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Free from anxiety or tension

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Basin

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An open container used for holding liquids

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Mantras

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A hymn or part of text chanted as prayer

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Extrolled

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To praise highly

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Virtues

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Moral qualities regarded as good

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Cowrie

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Go on there knees and touch the bottom of the floor by ur head