The Ransom Of Red Chief Flashcards

(26 cards)

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Diatribe

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Bitter,abusive criticism

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Ransom

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Payment demanded for the release of a person or property.

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Apparition

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A sudden or unusual sight.

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4
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Undeleterious

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Harmless.

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5
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Philoprogenitiveness

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Love for ones own children.

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Bas-relief

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Slightly raised.

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Provisions

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Necessary supplies,food.

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Brake

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A thick grouping of trees.

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Court plaster

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Adhesive cloth for covering cuts and scratches.

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Magic-lantern views

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Slides.

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11
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Dassant

A

Dare not.

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12
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Reconnoiter

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To seek information about an enemy’s whereabouts.

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Sylvan

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Like woods or forests.

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14
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King Herod

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An ancient king of Jude’s who once ordered the execution of all Bethlehem bits under the age of two.

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Decry

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To criticize.

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16
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Collaborate

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To work together on a project.

17
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Comply

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To act according to a command or request.

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Depredation

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Proposition

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A suggested plan.

20
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Commend

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To speak highly of;to praise;to recommend.

21
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Cauterized

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Burned a wound to stop bleeding.

22
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Bedlam

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An insane asylum.

23
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Calliope

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An instrument with steam whistles.

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Impudent

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Bold and disrespectful.

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Foil
A character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character.
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Trait
Distinguishing quality or characteristics, typically one belonging to a person.