The People Could Fly Flashcards
Shed
a simple roofed structure, typically made of wood or metal, used as a storage space, a shelter for animals, or a workshop.
Misery
a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body.
Trembled
(of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
Bawling
weeping or crying noisily.
Croon
hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner.
Seize
take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Scorn
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.
Holler
to cry out (as to attract attention or in pain) : shout hollering for help. 2 : gripe, complain will always holler about tax increases. transitive verb.
Overseer
a person who supervises others, especially workers.
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
HISTORICAL
a colony.