Because I Could Not Stop for Death Vocabulary Flashcards

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civility

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Politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech

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gossamer

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Something light, thin, and delicate

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eternity

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Infinite or unending time

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immortality

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The state of living forever; never dying

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surmise

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To guess or infer without sufficient evidence

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tulle

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A fine, lightweight net fabric

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tippet

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A long scarf or shawl worn around the neck and shoulders

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cornice

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A decorative molding at the top of a wall or building

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scarcely

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Hardly; barely

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haste

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Great speed, especially when time is short