By todays meeting my group, Nina, Claire, and Arabela, and I have finished the book The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank. Along with that, for this meeting I took on the role of Vocabulary Enricher, and these are the words that I choose from the book that I either never heard of before, or have not heard of in that context.
#1:
Word: Pricking's
Knew (the word and what it meant): Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Arabela, and Claire.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Arabela, and Claire.
Although there are many more definitions for this word such as:
-Make a small hole in (something) with a sharp point; pierce it slightly,
-Feel a sensation as though a sharp point were sticking into one,
-Provoke to action,
-(of
-(especially of
Page (I found the word on): 184
Paragraph (I found the word on): 4
Sentence (In which I found the word): "After your letter yesterday I have the unpleasant feeling that you will have prickings of conscience when you visit Peter, but really there is no reason for this."
Sentence (That I made using this word): I had a pricking feeling about this ever sine she entered the room.
#2:
Word: Grudge
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela, and Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Claire.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela, and Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Claire.
Definition: be resentful, unwilling to give or allow (something).
Although there are many more definitions for this word such as:
-Feel resentful that (someone) has achieved (something), and
-A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
Page (I found the word on): 190
Paragraph (I found the word on): 3
Sentence (In which I found the word): "Daddy doesn't grudge us these times together, and thinks its nice we get on so well"
Sentence (That I made using this word): Lily's parents didn't grudge her going to the party tonight, but were rather excited.
#3:
Word: Pet
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela, Nina, Claire (knew of the word pet, although not that it could be used for someone being given special treatment).
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): None.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela, Nina, Claire (knew of the word pet, although not that it could be used for someone being given special treatment).
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): None.
Definition: A person treated with special favor or affection.
Although there are many more definitions for this word such as:
-A domestic or tamed animal or bird kept for companionship or pleasure,
-Treated with special attention evoking particularly strong feelings,
-Affectionate form of address,
-Stroke or pet (an animal) affectionately, and
-Treat (someone) with affection or favoritism; pamper
Page (I found the word on): 191
Paragraph (I found the word on): 1
Sentence (In which I found the word): "When he lies with his head on his arm with his eyes closed, then he is a child; when he plays with Boche, he is loving; when he carries potatoes or anything heavy, then he is strong; when he goes and watches the shooting or looks for burglars in the darkness, then he is brave; and when he is so awkward and clumsy, then he is just a pet."
Sentence (That I made using this word): Most people resented Jill, for she was the teachers pet.
#4:
Word: Blind
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela, and Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Claire.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela, and Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Claire.
Definition: Something designed to conceal ones real intentions.
Although there are many more definitions for this word such as:
-Unable to see because of inquiry, disease, or a congenital condition,
-Lacking perception, awareness, or judgment,
-Cause (someone) to be unable to see, permanently or temporarily,
-Deprive (someone) of understanding, perception, or judgment,
-A screen for a window, especially one on a roller or made of slats, and
-Without being able to see clearly.
-Lacking perception, awareness, or judgment,
-Cause (someone) to be unable to see, permanently or temporarily,
-Deprive (someone) of understanding, perception, or judgment,
-A screen for a window, especially one on a roller or made of slats, and
-Without being able to see clearly.
Page (I found the word on): 200
Paragraph (I found the word on): 1
Sentence (In which I found the word): ""thats a blind," I said to Margot, "anyone can see through that one!"."
#5:
Word: Gestapo
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela, and Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Claire.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela, and Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Claire.
Definition: The official secret state police of Nazi Germany that occupied Europe.
Page (I found the word on): 201
Paragraph (I found the word on): 3
Sentence (In which I found the word): ""Now we are lost!" I said, and "could see us all getting taken away by the Gestapo that very night.
Sentence (That I made using this word): Holly was writing her history paper on the Gestapo, and so was I.
#6:
Word: Perplexed
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela, Claire.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Nina.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela, Claire.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Nina.
Definition: completely baffled, very puzzled.
Although there are many more definitions for this word such as:
-Make (someone) feel completely baffled.
Page (I found the word on): 201
Paragraph (I found the word on): 1
Sentence (In which I found the word): "The men were perplexed at such impudence, and both Van Daan and Peter felt murder welling up within them; Van Daan beat on the ground with a chopper, and all was quite again."
Sentence (That I made using this word): I could only respond with an shocked "what?", I was perplexed.
#7:
Word: Impudence
Knew (the word and what it meant): Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Claire, and Arabela.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Claire, and Arabela.
Definition: the quality of being impudent; impertinence.
Page (I found the word on): 201
Paragraph (I found the word on): 1
Sentence (In which I found the word): "The men were perplexed at such impudence, and both Van Daan and Peter felt murder welling up within them; Van Daan beat on the ground with a chopper, and all was quite again."
Sentence (That I made using this word): I was on Johnny's side in this argument, he was not aware that his impedance was offending others.
#8:
Word: Murder
Knew (the word and what it meant): Nina, and Arabela.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Claire.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Nina, and Arabela.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Claire.
Definition: Punish severely or be very angry with.
Although there are many more definitions for this word such as:
-The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another,
-Kill (someone) unlawfully and with premeditation,
-A very difficult task or experience,
-Conclusively defeat (an opponent) in agamer or sport,
-Spoil by lack of skill or knowledge, and
-Consume (food or drink) greedily or with relish.
-Kill (someone) unlawfully and with premeditation,
-A very difficult task or experience,
-Conclusively defeat (an opponent) in a
-Spoil by lack of skill or knowledge, and
-Consume (food or drink) greedily or with relish.
Page (I found the word on): 201
Paragraph (I found the word on): 1
Sentence (In which I found the word): "The men were perplexed at such impudence, and both Van Daan and Peter felt murder welling up within them; Van Daan beat on the ground with a chopper, and all was quite again."
Sentence (That I made using this word): Sarah was filled with murder towards her friend Lexi.
#9:
Word: Chopper
Knew (the word and what it meant): None.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Arabela, Nina and Claire.
Knew (the word and what it meant): None.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Arabela, Nina and Claire.
Definition: A short axe with a large blade.
Although there are many more definitions for this word such as:
-A helicopter,
-Abutchers cleaver,
-A machine for chopping something,
-A device for regularly interrupting an electric current or beam of light or particles, and
-A type of motorcycle with high handlebars and front-wheel fork extended forwards.
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-A machine for chopping something,
-A device for regularly interrupting an electric current or beam of light or particles, and
-A type of motorcycle with high handlebars and front-wheel fork extended forwards.
Page (I found the word on): 201
Paragraph (I found the word on): 1
Sentence (In which I found the word): "The men were perplexed at such impudence, and both Van Daan and Peter felt murder welling up within them; Van Daan beat on the ground with a chopper, and all was quite again."
Sentence (That I made using this word): Tony chopped the firewood in half using a chopper.
#10:
Word: Lavatory
Knew (the word and what it meant): Nina, Claire, and Arabela.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): None.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Nina, Claire, and Arabela.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): None.
Definition: A toilet.
Page (I found the word on): 202
Paragraph (I found the word on): 2
Sentence (In which I found the word): "Next we did three things: we went over again what we supposed has happen , we trembled with fear, and we had to go to the lavatory."
#11:
Word: Lozenges
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Nina, and Claire
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Nina, and Claire
Definition: A small medicine tablet, originally in the shape of a lozenge, taken for sore throats and dissolved in the mouth.
Although there are many more definitions for this word such as:
-A rhombus or diamond shape, and
-A charge in the shape of a solid diamond, in particular one which the arms of an unmarried or widowed women are displayed.
-A charge in the shape of a solid diamond, in particular one which the arms of an unmarried or widowed women are displayed.
Page (I found the word on): 216
Paragraph (I found the word on): 1
Sentence (In which I found the word): "Mrs. Van Daan was in such a bad mood this morning, nothing but complaints! First, theres her cold, and she can't get any lozenges, and so much nose-blowing is unendurable."
Sentence (That I made using this word): During the weekend in which I was sick, I was desperately looking for lozenges for my sore throat; although i couldn't find any.
#12:
Word: Swindle
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Nina, and Claire.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Nina, and Claire.
Definition: Obtain (money) fraudulently.
Although there are many more definitions for this word such as:
-Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions, and
-Afraudent scheme or action.
-A
Page (I found the word on): 226
Paragraph (I found the word on): 1
Sentence (In which I found the word): "The police and night watchmen join in just as strenuously as the professionals, everyone wants something in their empty stomaches and because wage increases are forbidden the people simply have to swindle."
Sentence (That I made using this word): John was involved in a million dollar insurance swindle.
#13:
Word: Cognac
Knew (the word and what it meant): Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Arabela, Claire.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Nina.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Arabela, Claire.
Definition: A high-quality brandy, strictly speaking that distilled in Cognac in western France.
Page (I found the word on): 247
Paragraph (I found the word on): 1
Sentence (In which I found the word): "He helped everyone, his art was everything to him, he was mad about cognac and about women, he could not bear to see tears, was a gentleman, would never refuse to do anyone a favour , didn't care about money, loved religious liberty and world freedom."
Sentence (That I made using this word): Jill went to the bar with her friends to have some cognac.
#14:
Word: Appeasement
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Nina, and Claire.
Knew (the word and what it meant): Arabela.
Didn't Know (the word and what it meant): Nina, and Claire.
Definition: The action or process of appeasing.
Page (I found the word on): 273
Paragraph (I found the word on): 3
Sentence (In which I found the word): "Convinced at last that appeasement of the German dictator would lead only to further aggression, England and France declared war and prepared for the inevitable attack in the west."
Sentence (That I made using this word): The Smith family had a policy of appeasing.
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