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T H A N K S T O 5 A BS P R I N G 2 0 1 6 :H A N G , RYA N , B E A N , JAY , S H E R RY , H A E U N , T O N G A N D S U VO

ABRAHAM LINCOLN CHAPTERS 1 AND 2

D E F: T O S E E O R N O T I C E S O M E O N E / S O M E T H I N GS Y N : LO C AT E

TO SPOT

TO GESTURE• Def: use body movement to express something• Syn: call, wave, signal• Ex: The police gestures in the direction of the

destination but the man cannot get it.

The cabin was in complete disarray (n).

• Definition: a lack of order : a confused or messy condition

Abe peeked (v) through the bearskin.

• Definition:to look or glance quickly or furtively, especially through a small

opening or from a concealed location; peep; peer.•

FILTHY (adj)[fil-thee]

Definition : disgustingly dirty Example : A filthy area with no sanitation

CHORE (n){CHôr}

Definition : An unpleasant but necessary task Example : He sees interviews as a chore

HUDDLED (adj.) •Crowded together without order; all in a heap.

OVERWHELM (v) • to overcome completely in mind or feeling

STARE: (V)IF YOU STAREAT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING, YOU LOOK AT THEM FOR A LONG TIME. BLANKLY: (ADV) WITHOUT EXPRESSION OR UNDERSTANDING

Shrug (V): ◦to raise and contract the shoulders

also, a noun, as in:a shrug of the shoulders

Mortify (v)/ˈmôrdəˌfī/

1/ Def: cause S.O to feel embarrassed, ashamedSynonyms: shame, embarrass

2/ Def: subdue by self-denial or disciplineSynonyms: control, punish, discipline

Sermon (n)/̍ sərmən/

• Def: a talk on religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service

• Synonyms: speech, talk, lesson, lecture

Shelter(n)(v)[shel-ter]

Definition: (noun)1.Something beneath, behind, or within which a person, animal, or thing is protected from storms, missiles, adverse conditions, etc.; refuge.

2.A building serving as a temporary refuge or residence for homelesspersons, abandoned animals, etc.

(verb)1.To provide with a shelter; place under cover.

2.To protect, as by shelter; take under one's protection.

Doubtful(adj)[dout-fuh l]

Definition: (adjective)

1.Of uncertain outcome or result.

2.Unsettled in opinion or belief; undecided; hesitating.

3.Of equivocal or questionable character:

4.Admitting of or causing doubt; uncertain; ambiguous.

Blinking rapidly

Blinking someone’s eyes immediately and regularly.

Page28: Abe shouted, all the while making quirky movements, blinking rapidly, and clearing his throat loudly.

Clearing his throat loudlyPage28: Abe shouted, all the while making quirky movements, blinking rapidly, and clearing his throat loudly.