Bridge to Terabithia Vocab

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What is the definition of 'stronghold' as used in the context of 'Let's find a place to build our castle stronghold.'?

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A fortress to protect against attack.

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What does 'primly' mean in the sentence 'Wanda Kay smiled primly'?

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Stiffly formal.

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What is the meaning of 'britches' in the context of 'Sitting in cold wet britches for an hour was no fun'?

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Pants.

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How is 'leaden' used in the sentence 'He raised his leaden body and stumbled out of the room'?

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It means weary.

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What does 'idly' mean in the context of 'He wondered idly if cows were ever scared- really scared'?

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Casually.

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What is a synonym for 'stronghold'?

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Fortress.

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In literature, how can the word 'primly' affect the tone of a character's action?

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It can suggest a sense of formality or stiffness in the character's demeanor.

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What is the significance of using the word 'britches' instead of 'pants' in a narrative?

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It can convey a more informal or regional tone.

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What does the term 'leaden' imply about a character's physical state?

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It suggests exhaustion or heaviness.

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How does the word 'idly' contribute to the understanding of a character's thought process?

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It indicates a lack of urgency or seriousness in their contemplation.