Jane Addams Vocabulary

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shawl

Back

a piece of cloth you hang from your shoulders

Example: The lady had a shawl on her shoulders.

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draped

Back

something that hangs down from something else

Example: You draped a blanket over yourself because you were cold.

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resident

Back

a person who lives in a place

Example: You are a resident of Ohio.

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fascinated

Back

interested and delighted in a thing

Example: You are fascinated with basketball.

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ward

Back

sections of a city

Example: Hull House was in Ward 19 in Chicago.

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profit

Back

extra money you make

Example: You made a profit from your lemonade stand sales.

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supervisor

Back

a boss

Example: Mr. Eddie is Ms. Abby's supervisor.

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filth

Back

garbage or dirt

Example: There was filth all over the city from the hurricane.

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stubborn

Back

You don't want to change your behavior, no matter what happens

Example: My 7 year old is stubborn and wants to do things her way.

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fined

Back

money you have to pay because you broke a law

Example: I was fined for driving too fast.