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The Lady or the Tiger

Learn the vocabulary used in Frank Stockton's short story.

AB
choristerA member of a choir
retributionA deserved punishment
wailTo cry or complain in a loud voice
slaughterKilling of people of animals
crookedNot straightforward, dishonest
mournerPerson who shows sorrow, who grives someone's death
to crouchLower the body ready to spring
to gnashTo cause the teeth to strike together
to waverTemporary stoppage, difficulty
shriekShrill, sharp, piercing scream
fangLong, sharp tooth
rapturousExtreme happiness
to wendTo travel, to proceed on one's way
dolefulExpressing grief
throngTo crowd, to be present in large numbers


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