The People Could Fly Flashcards
1
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Bawling
A
weeping or crying noisily.
2
Q
Croon
A
hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner.
3
Q
Misery
A
a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body.
4
Q
Shed
A
Weeping or crying
5
Q
Trembled
A
shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
6
Q
Overseer
A
a person who supervises others, especially workers.
7
Q
Seize
A
take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
8
Q
Holler
A
give a loud shout or cry.
9
Q
Plantation
A
an estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are cultivated by resident labor.
10
Q
Scorn
A
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contemp.
