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War Horse
Chapters 3 & 4
19
Language - English
9th Grade
01/26/2012

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Term
relief;
to our great relief
Definition
removal of pain, anxiety or distress
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see to (something);
leaving his father to see to the pigs
Definition
take care of, look after
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scarcely;
We scarcely ever saw him.
Definition
almost never, hardly
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inspite of
Definition
without being affected by the particular factor; although, despite, notwithstanding
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acute
Definition
critical, serious, severe
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foreboding
Definition
fearful apprehension, ominous
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vehemently
Definition
with strong feeling, passion or intensity
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out of spite
Definition
in order to hurt someone
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come around;
He'll come around if you're kind to him.
Definition
be persuaded, decide to agree with you; change
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arbitrate (between)
Definition
judge, come in the middle to settle a dispute
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inevitable
Definition
unavoidable
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to concede
Definition
to finally admit that something is true, to give in
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inquisitive
Definition
curious, interested in learning new things
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apprehension;
A deep sense of apprehension came over me.
Definition
anxious or fearful anticipation
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the Union Jack
Definition
the British flag
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reassure
Definition
allay the doubts or fears of (someone)
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to abandon
Definition
to desert or leave permanently
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placid
Definition
calm and peaceful
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exertion
Definition
a physical or mental effort
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