Matilda Chapter 10

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casually

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happening by chance;

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outward

Back 2

obvious; what can be seen on the outside

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extent

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how far something goes or extends

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exceptionally

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unusually, forming rare instance;

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nymph

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a beautiful or graceful young woman or girl

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gutsy

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having a great deal of courage or nerve

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awesome

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an overwhelming feeling of admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand or extremely powerful,

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rugged

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appearing as if one has a lot of experience or a rough life

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loathes

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to feel disgust for;

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grubs

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1. a dull, plodding person; drudge.
2.a messy person
3. a tiny insect larvae

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regale

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to entertain or delight.

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inclined (to)

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to decide to do something

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titchy

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titch -a small person

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pitch (dark)

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dark as black tar (pitch)

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squelching

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to crush down; squash.

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Just So Stories

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stories for kids by Rudyard Kipling, such as "How the Leopard Got His Spots"

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amiably

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friendly; sociable:

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clasped

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used a firm grip:

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commonplace

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ordinary;

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bogs

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British - bathroom

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spellbound

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fascinated

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post

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snail mail

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enthralled

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charmed or fascinated

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skulduggery

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mean trickery

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pursuit

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a quest

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blemish

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a mark that detracts from appearance, as a pimple or a scar.

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prime

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first

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overawed

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even more than just impressed

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casualties

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the losses or deaths

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crusader

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anyone who fights for an idea

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gallant

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brave, noble-minded

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rely

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depend

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scripture

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religious book

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hastily

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quickly

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paralysed

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stopped, unable to move

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(don't give a)tinkers toot

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"don't care"

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pivot

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a whirling about on one foot.

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mesmerised

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fascinated, amazed

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parabola

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a line that curves and returns back

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trifle

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a little bit, a small amount

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sauntered

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a slow, leisurely walk