"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 reptile, insect, etc.) allow (its skin or shell) to come off, to be replaced by another one that has grown underneath.
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.
Scorn
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.