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backpack
The girls carried rucksacks on their backs. |
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a place of worship for Jewish people
The Rabbi told the members of the synagogue they were no longer safe. |
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pushed at
The Nazi soldier prodded Annemarie's rucksack and asked what it contained |
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spread out
Annemarie and Ellen sprawled on the floor to play with their paper dolls. |
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with disgust, with hatred
Kirsti disdainfully held out the fish shoes to show the girls. |
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given out in small amounts
During WWII necessities were rationed, so many people did withoout. |
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the Nazi emblem
Swastikas were placed on the doors of Jewish shops when the Nazis made the owners leave. |
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messy, out of order
Samuel Hirsh, the son of the button store owner, had unruly hair. |
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bent over
Samuel Hirsh walked stooped over. |
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moved slowly
Kirsti often dawdled as she walked home from school. |
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worked with a crochet hook to make a lacy edge
The edge of the pillow cases in Lise's trousseau were crocheted. |
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took time
Peter never lingered when he came to visit the Johansen family. |
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