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CHANT
It was growing louder, chanting the score of the game in time with the band. |
V, to say (a word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way usually loudly and with other people
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CHEER
The band had halted outside. Someone led a cheer. |
N, a special song or chant that is performed to encourage a team during a game in sports like American football and basketball
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MERELY
She merely gazed at a little hopping robin in the tree, her tree, and tried to keep the fronts of her eyes dry. |
ADV, only, just — used to say that someone or something is small, unimportant
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ROBIN
She merely gazed at a little hopping robin in the tree, her tree, and tried to keep the fronts of her eyes dry. |
N, a North American bird with a grayish back and reddish breast
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HURL
They wanted to hurl themselves over the fence, into the street, and shake he truth out of his collar. |
V, to throw (something) with force
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STRIDE
He opened his gate - the gate - and still his stride and face told them nothing. |
N, a long step
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SHABBY
Bellard walks by a shabby house in the suburbs. |
ADJ, in poor condition especially because of age or use
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PATRONIZE
They patronize their parents and become exasperated when Bellard and Lucile don't seem worried about their future. |
V, to give money or support to (someone or something)
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EXASPERATED
They patronize their parents and become exasperated when Bellard and Lucile don't seem worried about their future. |
ADJ, very angry or annoyed
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FATE
The man's fate seemed terrible. |
N, a power that is believed to control what happens in the future
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