Johnny Tremain by Esther
Forbes
Chapter 4 Glossary
Section 1
Contentment
(n): satisfaction with what one has
Wary
(adj): cautious; looking out for danger or difficulty
Ledgers
(n): books used by businesses to record income and expenses
Barrier
(n): something that prevents or controls advance, access or progress
Suitors
(n): men courting women
Invoices
(n): lists of goods sent or services performed with prices and charges; bill
Gibe
(n): a jerering remark
Bidding
(n): command
Sanctuary
(n): a sacred place of protection
Contrasting
(adj): differing or opposing
Jutting
(adj): projecting
Tallow
(adj): like animal fat
Threshold
(n): a piece of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway
Elated
(adj): feeling pleased, happy or prud
Prodigal
(adj): wasteful with money or resources
Cherubic
(adj): like an angel with a plump face
Section 2
Cordially
(adv): in warm and friendly way
exuberant
(adj) full of high spirits; very lively (adj): lacking self-confidence
spinster
(n): an unmarried woman
paring
(v): trimming by cutting away edges
translucent
(adj): allowing light to pass through
pompous
(adj): full of ostentatious dignity and self importance
Whig
(n): A supporter of the American Revolution
Tory
(n): colonist loyal to England
Immaculate
(adj): spotlessly clean; free from fault
Section 3
Apparition
(n): ghost
Assent
(n): agreement
Yonder
(adv): over there
Alias
(n): a false name
Nonchalance
(adj): calm, casual
Florid
(adj): elaborate or innate
Indenture
(n): a written agreement or contract
Section 4
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