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The Dinner Party
Story 2 SCR
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English
9th Grade
08/27/2009

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Term
colonial
Definition

of or living in a colony or colonies.  

An inhabitant of a colony.

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attache`
Definition

a member of a diplomatic staff of an

ambassador or minister to another country

Term
naturalist
Definition
a person who studies nature, especially by direct observation of animals and plants
Term
rafters
Definition
any of the beams that slope from the ridge of a roof to the eaves and serves to support the roof
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veranda
Definition
an open porch or portico, usually roofed, extending along the outside of the building
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cobra
Definition
a very poisonous snake of Asia and Africa, having around its neck loose skin which is expanded into a hood when the snake is excited
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commotion
Definition
violent motion, turmoil, agitation, confusion, or disturbance
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arresting
Definition
attracting attention, interesting, striking
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sobers
Definition
to make or cause to become sober, to make serious, solemn, or sedate
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forfeit
Definition
to lose or give up because of some crime, fault, or neglect of duty
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rupees
Definition
the monetary unit and a silver coin of India or Pakistan, like the dollar in the United States.
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emerge
Definition
to come forth into view, become visible, apparent or known
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