Casey at Bat Vocabulary

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Straggling

Back

Spread out in different directions

Front

despair

Back

The complete loss of hope

Front

Preceded

Back

Came before something in time

Front

stricken

Back

Seriously affected by an undesirable condition

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multitude

Back

A large number

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Melancholy

Back

A feeling of sadness

Front

wonderment

Back

A state of admiration or respect

Front

despised

Back

Felt contempt or a deep hate

Front

Recoiled

Back

Suddenly sprang back or flinched

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writhing

Back

Making twisting, squirming movements