The People Can Fly Flashcards

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bawling

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¨weeping or crying noisily¨

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croon

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¨hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner¨

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misery

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¨a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body¨

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shed

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¨(of a mammal) lose (hair) as a result of molting, disease, or age¨

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trembled

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¨(of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty¨

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overseer

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¨a person who supervises others, especially workers¨

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seize

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¨take hold of suddenly and forcibly¨

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holler

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¨(of a person) give a loud shout or cry¨

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plantation

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¨an estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are cultivated by resident labor¨

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scorn

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¨the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt¨

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