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BTS Ch.3

TermDefinition
benevolence kindness, generosity, charity
commingle mix or blend
convenyance to transfer; the act of transporting something from one location to another
dissipate disperse or scatter
emancipate to set free
esteemed highly respected
hasten hurry; accelerate, rush
paroxysm a fit, sudden outburst
patron a sponser; a supporter; a regular customer
petulant easily irritated or annoyed
proposition a plan suggested for acceptance; a proposal
resolution determination, resolve
hasten The years passed and brought many changes to me, but on these I will not dwell, asI wish to HASTEN to the most interesting part of my story.
patron The best ladie in St. Louis were my PATRON, and when my reputation was once established I never lacked for orders.
proposition I made a PROPOSITION to buy myself and son; the proposition was bluntly declined, and I was commanded never to broach the subject again.
commingle The Anglo-Saxon blood as well as the African flowed in his veins; the two current COMMINGLE- one singing of freedom, the other silent and sullen with generations of despair.
petulant One day, when i insisted on knowing whether he would permit me to purchase myself, and what price i must pay for myself, he turned to me in a PETULANT manner, thrust his hand into his pocket, drew forth a bright silver qarter of a dollar, and proffering
dissipate The day was a happy one, but it faded all too soon. Mr. Keckley- let me speak kindly of his faults- proved DISSIPATE, and a burden instead of a help- mate.
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