The People Could Fly Flashcards
Bawling
weeping or crying noisily
Croon
hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner.
Misery
a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body.
Shed
(of a tree or other plant) allow (leaves or fruit) to fall to the ground.
Trembled
(of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
Overseer
a person who supervises others, especially workers.
Seize
take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Holler
of a person) give a loud shout or cry.
Plantation
an estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are cultivated by resident labor.
an area in which trees have been planted, especially for commercial purposes.
Scorn
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.
“I do not wish to become the object of scorn”