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Sign of the Beaver
vocabulary from novel: Sign of the Beaver
| Vocabulary Sign of the Beaver | Meanings |
|---|---|
| sinew | tendon |
| indignant | infuriated, resentful |
| passel | an indeterminate number |
| beseeching | begging eagerly |
| chagrined | uneasy and self-conscious |
| genial | warmly cheerful |
| goaded | prodded or urged |
| heathen | an uncivilized person |
| ruefully | causing sorrow or pity |
| hewing | making, shaping, or cutting with a sharp instrument |
| placid | pleasantly calm or peaceful |
| prowess | exceptional ability, skill, or strength |
| chinking | what is between the logs of a log cabin |
| intricate | elaborate or having many parts |
| shambles | complete disorder or clutter |
| puncheon | a large cask |
| contemptuous | arrogant or haughty |
| relenting | compassionate or forgiving |
| reproach | to find fault with a person |
| incomprehensible | impossible to understand or comprehend |
| clamor | loud and continued noise |
| blunderbuss | short musket or an insensitive person |
| daubed | apply with quick strokes |
| winced | to draw back or tense the body |
| ghastly | dreadful or horrible |
| drawled | speaking with long, draw-out words |