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Sometimes, the author uses vocabulary that we do not use here in the United States. For example, in Chapter 2, when Phil meets Nathaniel she calls him a "bit of a nib." What do you think that means?
What is a "Tidy Sum"?
ReplyDeleteSometimes, the author uses vocabulary that we do not use here in the United States. For example, in Chapter 2, when Phil meets Nathaniel she calls him a "bit of a nib." What do you think that means?
ReplyDeleteWhat does congeal mean?
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 4, "Nate quickly righted the barrel..." What does that mean?
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 5, Nate eats some goulash. Can someone describe "goulash"?
ReplyDeleteA tidy sum is a lot of money that is given to someone.
ReplyDeletestraining means working hard on somthing.
ReplyDeleteA bit of a nib means a smart aleck.
ReplyDeleteYes, Matthew. Nate was being a little cheeky to his Aunt Phil.
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