chapter 22 - 23 Flashcards
1
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locomotive
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A powered railway vehicle used for pulling trains.
e.g
“Not even the locomotive engineer knows that,” said the switchman.
2
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pursue
A
Follow or chase (someone or something).
e.g
“They are pursuing nothing at all,” said the switchman.
3
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quench
A
Satisfy (one’s thirst) by drinking.
e.g
This was a merchant who sold pills that had been invented to quench thirst.
4
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leisure
A
Time when one is not working or occupied; free time.
e.g
“As for me,” said the little prince to himself, “if I had fifty-three minutes to spend as I liked, I should walk at my leisure toward a spring of fresh water.”
