Questions and Answers
What is the meaning of perspiration?
the process of sweating
What does it mean to be patient?
willing to wait without complaining
What is a scythe?
a farming tool with a curved blade and long handle that is used for cutting grass, grain, etc.
What is a trough?
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What does commotion mean?
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What is hullabaloo?
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What does captivity refer to?
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What does appetizing mean?
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What are slops?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary from Charlotte's Web - Chapter 3
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Perspiration: Refers to the act of sweating, a natural bodily function that helps regulate temperature and remove waste.
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Patient: Describes a person who is able to wait calmly without expressing frustration or annoyance.
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Scythes: A traditional farming tool featuring a curved blade and long handle, used primarily for cutting grass and harvesting grain.
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Trough: An elongated, open container designed to hold food or water, specifically for the nourishment of animals.
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Commotion: A term denoting a state of noisy confusion and disruption, often associated with chaotic activity.
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Hullabaloo: A loud uproar or disturbance, typically arising from protest or significant commotion.
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Captivity: The condition of being imprisoned or confined against one’s will, resulting in a loss of freedom.
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Appetizing: A descriptive term referring to food that is visually appealing and stimulates the appetite.
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Slops: Leftover food scraps, typically mixed with water and used as feed for pigs or other livestock.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary from Chapter 3 of 'Charlotte's Web'. This quiz includes flashcards with definitions of important words encountered in the text. Enhance your comprehension and retention of key terms used in the story.
