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The Nutcracker

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parlor old-fashioned word for livingroom
fortress a building with strong walls for defending against an enemy
boughs small branches of a tree used for holiday decorating
cloak a loose outer garment, usually without sleeves
ancestors people who come before you in a family line; especially earlier than grandparents
entrusted to put in charge of
aroma a pleasant smell
dwelling a house or home
astronomer an expert in the study of the stars, planets, comets, etc.
chandelier a lighting fixture hung from the ceiling with branches for several lights
elated very proud, happy, or joyful
pendulum a weight hung to control a clock's movement back and forth
azure a sky blue color
damask a rich, shiny cloth such as silk or linen
culprit a person who is guilty of a crime
executed to put to death in a way that is ordered by law
fricassee meat cut into pieces, cooked, and served in a sauce of its own gravy
breeches short trousers reaching just below the knees
succulent full of juice; juicy
Created by: deb fehrenbacher
 

 



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