Huck Finn V1 Flashcards
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Skiff
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Small, light rowboat
1
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Hogshead
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Large barrel holding approximately 63 gallons
2
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Yawl
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Ship or small boat crewed by rowers
3
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Skow
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Large, flat bottomed boat with square ends; used mostly for freight
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Meddle
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Interfere
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Dandy
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Man who is overly concerned with his dress
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Stile
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Set of steps for climbing over a fence
7
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Quicksilver
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Mercury
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Abreast
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Side by side
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Reticule
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Small drawstring cloth purse
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Abolitionist
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Person opposed to existence of slavery
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Sideboard
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Piece of dining room furniture used for holding dishes and utensils
12
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Afoot
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Developing or in the process of happening
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Air
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To make public
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Gaudy
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Showy or fancy in a tasteless or vulgar way
