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Chapter 1
The Sound of the Shell
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Literature
11th Grade
09/12/2014

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clamber
Definition
To climb awkwardly, as by scrambling
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lagoon
Definition
A shallow sound, channel, or pond, near or connected with a larger body of water
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vainly
Definition
worthless, not succeeding
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quiver
Definition
a slight trembling motion
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decorous
Definition
marked by propriety and good taste, correct
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interpose
Definition
to put between, intrude
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strident
Definition
sounding harsh, grating, or shrill
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scupper
Definition
an opening in the deck of a boat through which water drains overboard
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speculate
Definition
to think or theorize about something in which evidence is too slight for certainty to be reached
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clamor
Definition
a loud continuous noise
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pallor
Definition
lack of color in the skin
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indignation
Definition
a feeling of righteous anger
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jumble
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a confused multitude of things
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grating
Definition
a barrier with bars to block passage but admit air
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devour
Definition
to destroy or eat completely
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