A Long Way from Chicago 1930 Vocab

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consolation

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comfort received after a loss or disappointment

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galoot

Back

a clumsy or oafish person

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A long upholstered seat for multiple people, with back and arms.

Back

settee

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Angry or sullen look; scowl

Back

glowered

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steal

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pilfering

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Responsible for a crime or misdeed

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culprits

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Coat iron/steel with a protective layer of zinc

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galvanized

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Go hurriedly through a place stealing and causing damage.

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ransacked

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likely to do or be something

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liable

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A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

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lament