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29 Cards in this Set
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conspicuous
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noticeable
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mercurial
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quick or changeable in behavior
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belfry
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the part of the tower that holds the bells
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carillon
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a set of stationary bells, each producing one note of the scale
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blackout curtains
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draperies that conceal all lights that might otherwise be visible to enemy air raiders at night
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conspicuous
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noticeable
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mercurial
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quick or changeable in behavior
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belfry
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the part of the tower that holds the bells
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carillon
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a set of stationary bells, each producing one note of the scale
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blackout curtains
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draperies that conceal all lights that might otherwise be visible to enemy air raiders at night
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conspicuous
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noticeable
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mercurial
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quick or changeable in behavior
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belfry
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the part of the tower that holds the bells
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carillon
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a set of stationary bells, each producing one note of the scale
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blackout curtains
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draperies that conceal all lights that might otherwise be visible to enemy air raiders at night
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rucksack
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knapsack or backpack
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barrel organ
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mechanical musical instrument played by turning a crank
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capitulation
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surrender
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yellow stars
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Stars of David, which are six-pointed stars that are symbols of Judaism. The Nazis ordered all Jews to wear them sewn to their clothing so that Jews could be easily identified.
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portly
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large, heavy, and dignified
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plus fours
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loose knickers worn for active sports
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Green police
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Nazi police, who wore green uniforms
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ration books
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books of stamps given to ensure the even distribution of scarce items, especially in wartime. Stamps as well as money must be given to obtain an item that is scarce.
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black market
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illegal way of buying scarce items without ration stamps
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w.c.
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water closet; bathroom
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liefje
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dutch for "little love"
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Annele
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nickname for Anne
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Queen Wilhelmina
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Queen of the Netherlands from 1890-1948
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Anneke
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nickname for "Anne"
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