The Castle on Hester Street Vocabulary

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What does it mean to immigrate?

Back

To come to live in a country where one was not born.

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What are photographs?

Back

Images captured on film or digitally that show moments in time.

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What does it mean to whisper?

Back

To speak softly so that only a few people can hear.

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What is an opportunity?

Back

A good chance to do something.

Front

What does it mean to arrive?

Back

To come to a place.

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What is the meaning of valuable?

Back

Something that is worth a lot or is important.

Front

What does it mean to inspect?

Back

To look at something carefully to learn more about it.

Front

What is a moment?

Back

A very short period of time.

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What does it mean to speak?

Back

To say words or communicate verbally.

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What is a chance?

Back

The possibility of something happening.