Collection 3: The Drummer Boy of Shiloh

As you read Ray Bradbury's "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh," learn this word list. Here are links to lists for texts in Grade 8's Collection 3: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad, The Drummer Boy of Shiloh, Bloody Times, O Captain! My Captain!
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  1. lunar
    of or relating to or associated with the moon
  2. solemn
    dignified and somber in manner or character
  3. askew
    turned or twisted to one side
  4. strew
    spread by scattering
  5. benediction
    a blessing or ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  6. ramrod
    a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm
  7. flint
    a hard kind of stone
  8. legitimate
    authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
  9. sulphur
    an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
  10. molasses
    thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
  11. lag
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  12. wayside
    edge of a way or road or path
  13. resolute
    firm in purpose or belief
  14. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  15. muted
    softened in tone
Created on Wed Jul 09 15:04:46 EDT 2014 (updated Thu Jul 10 13:34:31 EDT 2014)

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