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1-4 mice and men
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Accounting
10th Grade
02/24/2013

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Term
foothill
Definition
a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.
Term
willows
Definition
a type of tree with narrow leaves and strong, flexible twigs and branches.
Term
sycamores
Definition
a type of shade tree with leaves resembling the leaves of a maple tree.
Term
mottled
Definition
having a variety of hues or colors; variegated, like marble
Term
recumbent
Definition
still; without movement
Term
'coons
Definition
raccoons
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tramps
Definition
a person who travels about on foot, usually doing odd jobs for a living
Term
jungle-up (near water):
Definition
camp out for the evening in the company of other like companions of the road.
Term
heron (n.):
Definition
a wading bird (that is, a bird that is often found wading in the water, usually in a search for food) with a long neck, beak, and legs
Term
slung over
Definition
to throw over
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dragging
Definition
extremely tired or slow, as in movement; lethargic; sluggish:
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flung down (fling)
Definition
To throw (oneself) into an activity with abandon and energy.
Term
gulps
Definition
To swallow greedily or rapidly in large amounts:
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unslung
Definition
to remove or release from a slung position
Term
bindle
Definition
a small bundle of items rolled up inside a blanket and carried over the shoulder
or on the back; a bedroll
Term
scummy
Definition
A filmy layer of extraneous or impure matter that forms on or raises to the surface
of a liquid or body of water. dirty, unpleasant, or nasty
Term
gutter
Definition
A channel at the edge of a street or road for carrying off surface water.
Term
morosely
Definition
in a sad, gloomy manner
Term
droned
Definition
To speak in a monotonous tone:
Term
giggled
Definition
To laugh with repeated short, spasmodic sounds.
Term
periscope
Definition
a device that, through a series of mirrors and prisms, allows one to view
something not directly in the line of sight. Periscopes are used on submarines to allow the
sailors to see above the waterline.
Term
Thrashing machines
Definition

Thrashing machines, sometimes called threshers or threshing machines, are used on farms to separate the grain or seed from the straw of such plants as barley or wheat

Term
bucking
Definition
to throw large bags of grain on a truck.
Term
bustin’ a gut:
Definition
Your gut is your stomach area. To bust a gut is to engage in very hard physical labor -- so hard that you ache all over -- even in your gut.
Term
to sock
Definition
To hit or strike forcefully; punch.
Term
dejectedly
Definition
in low spirits
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scoffed
Definition
To mock at or treat with derision.
Term
cat house
Definition
whore house; house of prostitution
Term
mimicking
Definition
imitating
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anguished
Definition
feeling of great physical or mental pain.
Term
morosely
Definition
in a sad, gloomy manner
Term
blowin’ in our jack:
Definition
losing, spending, or gambling away all our money
Term
live off the fatta the lan':
Definition
Live off the fat of the land. The fat of the land is an expression that
refers to having the best of everything. In the case of Lennie and George and their dream for a place of their own, it also means that they believe they will be able to survive and prosper by simply relying on what they can grow and raise -- that the land is so "fat" they will need nothing else to be happy.
Term
bunk house
Definition
a building that provides sleeping quarters for workers on a ranch or farm.
Term
bunks
Definition
beds
Term
burlap
Definition
: a coarse, inexpensive, woven fabric; often used for making grain sacks
Term
ticking
Definition
the cloth case for a mattress. In this instance, the cloth case was made from
burlap.
Term
straw(n):
Definition
stalks of threshed grain, used as bedding and food for animals, for thatching, and
for weaving or braiding, as into baskets.
Term
scourges
Definition
anything that inflicts discomfort or suffering; in this case, any variety of insects and pests
Term
pants rabbits
Definition
any type of parasites, such as lice; especially those that might affect the
genital area
Term
blacksmith
Definition
a person who works with iron, especially in the making of horseshoes.
Term
graybacks
Definition
lice; parasites. Lice are small, wingless insects that live off the blood of
other animals
Term
liniment
Definition
: a medicated liquid rubbed on the skin to ease sore muscles and sprains
Term
ain’t got the poop
Definition
no energy or desire
Term
skinner
Definition
one that flays, dresses, or sells animal skins.
Term
bale
Definition
a large bundle of something that has been compressed and tied together. Grains
such as hay, wheat, and barley are often made into bales after they're harvested
Term
what stake you got in this guy
Definition
in this case, a stake is an interest (financial, personal, etc.)
in a person or thing. The boss is asking George what interest he has in Lennie.
Term
barley
Definition
a type of cereal grass. The grain from the barley plant is often used for making
malts and for animal feed.
Term
threshing machine
Definition
a farm machine used in threshing (separate) grain or seed plants.
Term
game
Definition
(n): courageous
Term
scrappy
Definition
(v): aggressive; fond of fighting and arguing
Term
what the hell's he got on his shoulder:
Definition
This refers to the expression "to have a chip on
one's shoulder," which is used to describe someone who is bad tempered, easily angered, or
always ready for a fight. George is wondering why Curley seems so bad tempered. 2
Term
pugnacious
Definition
eager and ready to fight
Term
nosey
Definition
nosy. A nosey person is one who tends to pry into the business of others
Term
swamper
Definition
a handyman; someone who performs odd jobs often involving cleaning
Term
flapper
Definition
mouth
Term
ominously
Definition
in a threatening way
Term
slough
Definition
get rid of
Term
canned
Definition
fired
Term
cockier
Definition
To be cocky is to be conceited, overbearing, aggressive, and excessively
proud of oneself
Term
got the eye
Definition
Candy is referring to the fact that, instead of being faithful to her husband,
Curley's wife tends to look around at other men.
Term
pants is full of ants:
Definition
nervous and restless.
Term
tart
Definition
a woman of loose morals; one who is prone to be sexually unfaithful
Term
plug himself up for a fighter:
Definition
to advertise or display oneself; to
boast. George is referring to the fact that Curley may want to prove what a good fighter he is
by going after Lennie
Term
rattrap
Definition
a hopeless situation; one that no good can come from.
Term
take the rap:
Definition
take the blame; be the one who gets into trouble
Term
poke
Definition
a wallet or purse. Poke also refers to money; especially all the money one
has.
Term
pocket
Definition
a hollow or cavity in the land filled with gold
ore
Term
jerkline skinner
Definition
the main driver of a mule team who handles the jerkline (reins).
Term
slang her pups
Definition
gave birth to her pups
Term
derision
Definition
to make fun of that person.The sound of voices of derision would be the sound of people making fun of, or laughing at, another.
Term
rabbits in
Definition
:jumps in
Term
gut ache
Definition
:stomach ache
Term
quiver
Definition
to shake with as light,rapid,tremulous movement.
Term
whing-ding(wing-ding)slang:
Definition
a terrific person; someone to be admired
Term
euchre
Definition
a card game
Term
roll up a stake
Definition
save up some money
Term
looloo(slang)
Definition
:a girl way beyond dead sexy.
Term
yella-jackets in his drawers:
Definition
Yellow-jackets are a form of wasps.Drawers,inthiscase,
are underwear. Whit's description of Curley is a lot like saying that he has ants in his pants;
that is, that he is restless and nervous.
Term
jail bait
Definition
a girl below the legal age of consent for sex; an underage girl who tempts a man to
sexual intimacy which is punishable by imprisonment
Term
flop
Definition
sexual intercourse with a prostitute
Term
kewpie doll lamp
Definition
a lamp with a base made from a children's toy
Term
shot
Definition
one drink (an ounce) of liquor
Term
goo-goos
Definition
: silly young men; idiots; perhaps those who are a little lovestruck
Term
squinted
Definition
To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight
Term
hoosegow
Definition
jail
Term
entranced
Definition
To fill with delight, wonder, or enchantment:
Term
reprehensible
Definition
something that is deserving of criticism
Term
flat bust:
Definition
completely broke; without any money
Term
reverently
Definition
feeling or attitude of profound respect for someone or something;
Term
bemused
Definition
preoccupied; deep in thought
Term
yella
Definition
yellow; a coward
Term
bleated
Definition
A bleat is the cry usually associated with a goat, sheep, or calf. In this case,
Lennie cries out with terror in an animal-like way
Term
riveter
Definition
: a tool used to fasten rivets. Rivets are small metal bolts or pins used to attach fabric and leather pieces together
Term
hame
Definition
the piece along the side of a horse collar to which the trace chains are attached
Term
aloof
Definition
distant; removed; cool
Term
scowl
Definition
to have a gloomy or threatening look.
Term
fawning
Definition
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Term
boring
Definition
the act or process of making or enlarging a hole.
Term
busted
Definition
Slang Smashed or broken:
Term
took a powder:
Definition
left
Term
booby hatch
Definition
insane asylum; a place designed to house people who are mentally unstable
Term
conceal
Definition
to keep from discovery; hide.
Term
manure
Definition
Material, especially barnyard or stable dung, often with discarded animal bedding, used to fertilize soil.
Term
sullenness
Definition
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
Term
went with shows
Definition
been an entertainer on the stage
Term
put me in pitchers
Definition
put me in pictures; gotten me a job as an actress in the movies (motion
pictures)
Term
strung up on a tree
Definition
hanged, lynched
Term
crestfallen
Definition
dejected, depressed, or disheartened
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