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Emma's Journal
Day 8 (June 17, 1775 – September 10, 1775)
9
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04/11/2016

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desolate (adj.)
[DESS-uh-lit]
Definition
lonely or deserted
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turmoil (noun)
[TUR-moil]
Definition
a state of confusion or disorder
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bombard (verb)
[bom-BARD]
Definition
to attack (often with bombs)
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fortify (verb)
[FAWR-tuh-fie]
Definition
to protect or make strong
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entrenchments (pl. noun)
[en-TRENCH-munt]
Definition
ditches for protection against enemy fire
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dislodge (verb)
[diss-LODGE]
Definition
to remove or take out of a space
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incessant (adj.)
[in-SESS-uhnt]
Definition
never ceasing or stopping
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futile (adj.)
[FYOOT-l]
Definition
useless or not successful
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gallantly (adv.)
[GAL-uhnt-lee]
Definition
doing something in a heroic or honorable way
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