The Castle on Hester Street Vocabulary

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What is a moment?

Back

A very short period of time.

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What are photographs?

Back

Pictures made by a camera.

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What does it mean to immigrate?

Back

To come to a new country to live.

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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.

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What does it mean to inspect?

Back

To look at something carefully.

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What does whispered mean?

Back

To speak very softly.

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What is a great grandfather?

Back

The father of your grandfather or grandmother.

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What is the purpose of taking photographs?

Back

To capture memories or moments.

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What is an opportunity?

Back

A chance to do something.