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Roll of thunder, hear my cry chapter 1-2
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English
6th Grade
10/21/2012

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mortage
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repayment of money borrowed for property
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plantation
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an unusally large farm or estate
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audible
Definition
being able to be heard
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sharecropping
Definition
when a farmer works on the land and in exchange for a share of the crop
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loitering
Definition
to hang around somewhere for no good reason
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maverick
Definition
someone who refused to obey the rules
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welts
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a ridge or bump on the skin caused by a lash or blow
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emacitate
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cause to become very thin
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sinewy
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vigorous strength; muscular power
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disposition
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an attiude or mood of someone






an attitude or mood of someone
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raucous
Definition
having a rough or rowdy manner
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indignant
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being angry about something that isn't fair
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dubious
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doubtful
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undaunted
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fearless
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gully
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a ditch made by running water after heavy rains
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chignon
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a roll or knot of hair worn at the back of the head
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diction
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style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words
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pensive
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thinking on sad things
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scarlet
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bright red
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meticulous
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showing extreme care about details
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