Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes — Vocabulary
Eleanor Coerr
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listlesslacking energy and normal enthusiasm She was listless and bored.more Show sample from book Sadako grew pale and listless.†p.48.9
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wistfulwistful → wistfully:showing longing or unfulfilled desire Sitting in her wheelchair, the old woman looked wistfully at the young dancers.more Show sample from book Sadako liked the wooden doll's wistful smile and the red roses painted on its kimono.†p.49.1
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fidgetfidget → fidgeting:making small restless movements The child is always fidgeting in his seatmore Show sample from book She fidgeted and wriggled her bare toes while Mr. Sasaki spoke.†p.11.9 fidget → fidgeted:made small restless movements Show general definition to make small restless movements
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omena sign of what would happen The sudden appearance of a black cat was considered an omen of bad luck by the superstitious villagers.more Show sample from book It must be a good omen.†p.36.4 sign of something about to happen Show general definition a sign of something about to happen
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flusterfluster → flustered:into a state of nervous confusion When talking to groups she tends to get flustered and lose his train of thought.more Show sample from book The nurse was flustered.†p.44.7 fluster → flustered:nervous or confused Show general definition a state, or to cause a state, of nervous confusion or agitation
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epilogueending section The novel’s epilogue revealed what happened to the characters ten years later.more Show sample from book EPILOGUE:†p.64.1 an afterward or concluding passage added at the end of a literary work Show general definition a short section at the end of a book, play, or movie that provides additional information or wraps up the story Show editor's word notes In a play, an epilogue can be a short speech addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the play's end.
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prologuean introduction to a fictional work In the prologue, we learn about the history of the kingdom, providing important background information for the rest of the story.more Show sample from book PROLOGUE†p.7.1 an introduction to a fictional work… Show general definition an introduction to a fictional work; or anything that precedes a more important event
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Hiroshimaport city in Japan that was almost completely destroyed by the first atomic bomb dropped on a populated area The United States detonated a nuclear weapon over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and then another above Nagasaki on August 9th before Japan surrendered.more Show sample from book She was in Hiroshima when the United States Air Force dropped an atom bomb on that city in an attempt to end World War II.†p.7.43 more Show general definition port city in Japan; on August 6, 1945 it was almost completely destroyed by the first atomic bomb dropped on a populated area
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book However, Dr. Numata said it was best for her to stay in the hospital.p.41.2 a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc. Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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constantcontinuous The history of computers is a history of constant technological advancement.more Show sample from book She never complained about the shots and almost constant pain.†p.56.7 unchanging, continuous, or happening repeatedly Show general definition unchanging, continuous, or happening repeatedly