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Lamentation
Ex. "A cry of Lamentation went up" among the animals during a time of distress.
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A loud expression of grief or sorrow; mourning.
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"After the Battle of the Windmill, it is noted that even the men did not have a scar nor scratch on them."
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Unscathed.
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Unscathed
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Completely Unharmed or not injured.
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Impending
Ex. Rumors spread about an "impending treacherous attack" on the farm.
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About to happen; threatening or menacing.
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"In the late summer yet another of Snowball's evil and crafty plan was laid bare."
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Machination.
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Machination.
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A crafty or involved plot to achieve a specific, often evil, end.
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Dejectedly
Ex. "Squealer sometimes makes appearances walking slowly and "dejectedly" to manipulate the animals emotions."
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In a depressed or low-spirited manner or mood.
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"Pigeons are sent to Foxwood with a peaceful message to re-establish good relations with Mr. Pilkington."
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Conciliatory.
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Conciliatory
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Intended to pacify; peace-making.
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Fortnight
Context: This term is used to describe the passage of time as the animals work or wait for news.
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A period of two weeks.
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"Snowball was rumored to be moving secretly on Pinchfield Farm."
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Skulking.
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Skulking
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To hide or move about secretly, often with a sinister motive.
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Censure
Ex. Certain animals or actions were "censured" as Napoleon's control tightened.
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To express severe formal disapproval of someone or something.
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"Napoleon is often attended by his advisors of dogs and a black cockerel."
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Retinue.
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Retinue
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A group of advisors, assistants, or followers.