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"The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst

Vocabulary & Cultural/Slang Terminology

AB
clovea separation
litlanded upon
untenanteda place with no one living there
oriolea type of blackbird
primneat and tidy
invalidone who is unable to function normally
idleinactive
peala loud repetitive sound
piazzaa covered veranda or porch, attached to a house
naughtnothing
burdensomething difficult, which must be carried or done
careento move forward at high speed, swaying and swerving
bedeckto make something look pretty or festive
lollto relax or to droop
casketa coffin in which a body is buried
mournfulsad
heavedto push, pull, lift, or throw something with great effort
moonedto wander around in a dreamy or restless state
armadaa large group of something (sometimes ships)
infallibilityincapable of making a mistake
solderto join together
blighteddiseased; cursed
doggednessdetermination
reiteratedto state or say again
marto ruin
skiffa small boat
"not all there"not having all of one's mental capabilities; being mentally deficient
"Roman candle"a type of fireworks
brogansa heavy, ankle-high work boot
"pot of gold"a goal, or reward
"dog days"hottest days of summer



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