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Soldier's Heart, chapters 4-5

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  1. vomit
    the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
    Chemotherapy has many side effects immediately after delivery; everyone knows about the nausea, vomiting, and headaches. Scientific American (Apr 24, 2012)
  2. wound
    an injury to living tissue
    Investigators believe interviews with the wounded will help identify suspects.
  3. residue
    matter that remains after something has been removed
    Empty cans and residue must be placed in garbage cans. United States. Dept. of the Interior
  4. rifle
    a firearm with a long barrel
    A group of men in white T-shirts, carrying assault rifles, is standing just outside the village.
  5. bayonet
    a knife fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
    Two guards with loaded rifles and fixed bayonets took us back over the hill once more. Still, John
  6. weapon
    any instrument used in fighting or hunting
    Tehran denies claims by Western nations that it is developing a nuclear weapon.
  7. stream
    a natural body of water flowing on or under the earth
    The best and safest drinking water comes from healthy rivers and streams.” Washington Post (May 15, 2012)
  8. creek
    a natural stream of water smaller than a river
    His report was that he had seen a boat filled with armed men coming slowly up the stream, searching the creeks on either side. Strang, Herbert
  9. brook
    a natural stream of water smaller than a river
    A little below me, in the brook, was a Federal soldier, engaged in washing his face. Downs, E. C.
  10. bargain
    an advantageous purchase
    Economically troubled countries offer some hotel bargains—rates are down in many cities in Spain, Portugal and Ireland, for example. Wall Street Journal (Apr 11, 2012)
  11. survivor
    one who lives through affliction
    The 700 survivors were rescued hours later by another ship, which raced 58 miles through the ice field after receiving the Titanic’s SOS call. Washington Post (Apr 13, 2012)
  12. hail
    precipitate as small ice particles
    "Some marginally severe hail and even a tornado cannot be ruled out this evening," the weather service said in a statement.
  13. collide
    crash together with violent impact
    One hundred years ago, an ocean liner collided with an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic.
  14. withdraw
    step back or remove oneself from active participation
    Last year, he withdrew after playing his first nine holes in 42 strokes, citing injury. Golf Digest (May 7, 2012)
  15. comrade
    a friend who is frequently in the company of another
    My grandfather was bayoneted in the stomach in World War I. His comrades left, promising to pick him up later. Seattle Times (Apr 11, 2012)
Created on Wed May 23 15:18:43 EDT 2012 (updated Tue Jun 11 10:54:33 EDT 2013)

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