Vocab Words 1
What is privilege?
A special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group.
What is a ski lift?
a system of machines that move chairs over land for skiers to travel up and down hills.
What does the phrase ""Right, doctor" mean?
A silly phrase.. getting someone to agree with you
What does old heap mean?
An old car.
what does bankrupt mean?
Unable to pay debts/ be out of money.
What is a sawhorse?
Barriers that block off roads.
What does the phrase "white on rice" mean?
Saying that means you are very near to someone or something.... like the color white is to rice.
or
It is clear to see/visible.
What is a (state) trooper?
A state police officer
What does virtue mean?
Good behavior/what a good person has.
What does the phrase "fresh powder" mean?
Newly fallen, light, dry snow.
Who is Thelonious Monk?
A famous pianist.
What is an Austin-Healy?
British Sports Car.
What is a diner?
A small informal restaurant.
or a small place where you eat.
What does instinct mean?
A thought you have without knowing why/how you have it "You just know it!"
What does the phrase "all persuasion no coercion" mean?
Convincing someone to do something rather than forcing someone to do something
What is relented?
Someone who gave in or let someone have their own way.
What is a holly?
Evergreen tree with red berries used for decoration at Christmas
What is an accomplice?
A person who takes part in a crime ( figure of speech).
What does the phrase "cranked up the blower" mean?
Turned up the heat/heater.
What is Mr. Torres' first name?
Kendrick
What are squalls?
Sudden violent winds often with rain or snow.
What does the phrase "buck up" mean?
What does humming mean?
The act of singing with closed lips.
What does moping mean?
To be in a sad way, gloomy mood.
How old do you think Mr. Torres is?
25 years old.