Chapter 6
p. 24 fortune, p. 26 demonstrate, loyalty
p. 27 to settle into something
Chapter 7
p. 27 to dig, to float p. 29 hollow, capable of p. 30 ache
Chapter 8
p. 30 trial p. 32 previous, lease, counsel, inquire p. 33 to sort things out
Chapter 9
p. 34 to narrow, mean (adj.), to give a dirty look, to appreciate, to multiply, to purchase
Chapter 10
p. 36 to approach, prison cell p. 37 lorry (British word for truck) p. 38 decorated,
undecorated p. 39 blow (noun)
word: fortune
part of speech: noun
definition: position in life as determined by wealth
page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 24
sentence from the reading: the woman had told the shibayamas that the future
husband had made a fortune in the newcountry.
related words: fortunate, fortunately
word: demonstrate
part of speech: verb
definition: to prove (something) by showing examples of it
page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 26
sentence from the reading: It was necessary in order to demonstrate his bravery.
related words: demonstrative
word: loyalty
part of speech: noun
definition: the quality or state of being loyal
page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 26
sentence from the reading: It was necessary to demonstrate his loyalty to the
United States: his country.
related words: loyal, loyally
Word: to settle into something
Part of speech: phr.v.
Definition: to become happier and more comfortable in a new situation or place
page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 27
sentence from the reading: Hatsue settled into missing her husband and learned
the art of waiting, a deliberately controlled fear that was something like what
Ishmael Chambers felt watching her in the courtroom.
Word: to dig
Part of speech: verb
Definition: break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws,
snout, etc.
Page: 27
Sentence from the reading: they had spent the summer working together like
this, finding the big shellfish that lived in the mud, taking turns digging them out.
Related words: digging
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Word: to float
Part of speech: verb
Definition: rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking.
Page: 27
Sentence from the reading: as the floated in the water, looking through the glass
bottomed box.
Related words: floatation
--------------------------------------------------Word: hollow
Part of speech: adj.
Definition: Having a cavity, gap, or space within,
Page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 29
Sentence from the reading: Hatsue was looking at him from the entrance to the
hollow cedar tree.
Related words: Hollowness (adverb)
--------------------------------------------------Word: capable of
Part of speech: Idiom
Definition: having the ability or capacity for
Page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 29
Sentence from the reading: She seemed capable of a kind of silence he couldn’t
feel inside.
Related words: capableness (noun), capability
--------------------------------------------------Word: ache
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an emotion experienced with painful or bittersweet intensity
Page in snow falling on cedars: page 30
Sentence from the reading: "he had never felt so happy, and he felt a sort of ache
that this was happening and would never again happen in just this way no matter
how long he lived"
Related words: to ache (verb), aching (adjective), achingly (adverb)
--------------------------------------------------Word: trial
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before
a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
Page in snow falling on cedars: page 30
Sentence from the reading: "and now Ishmael was sitting in the courtroom where
Hatsue's husband was on trial for murder"
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Word: previous
Part of speech: adj
Definition: existing or happening before the present time
Page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 32
Sentence from the reading: The witness makes reference to a previous law of the
State of Washington which made it illegal at the time of which she speaks for a
non-citizen to own land.
Related words: previously(adverb)
--------------------------------------------------Word: lease
Part of speech: noun.
Definition: a legal agreement that lets someone use a car, house, etc., for a period
of time in return for payment
Page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 32
Sentence from the reading: The witness’s husband and the defendant’s father
entered into a so-called ’lease’ agreement that hid an actual purchase.
word: counsel
part of speech: noun
definition: A lawyer or group of lawyers giving legal advice and especially
conducting a case in court.
page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 32
sentence from the reading: If counsel or witness feel any more explanation is
required, they may inquire further
word: inquire
part of speech: verb
definition: To seek information by asking a question
page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 32
sentence from the reading: If counsel or witness feel any more explanation is
required, they may inquire further
word : to sort things out
part of speech : phrase
definition : to deal successfully with a problem or a situation
Page in Snow falling on cedars : page 33
sentence from the reading: They could sort things out after the war .
word: mean
part of speech: adjective
definition: unkind, spiteful, or unfair
page in Snow Falling on Cedars: page 34
sentence from the reading: Always narrowing his eyes at me, giving me mean
looks.
word: to give a dirty look
part of speech: phrase
definition: unfriendly look
page in Snow Falling on Cedars: page 34
sentence from the reading: I told him about the dirty looks and he said he’d
watch out for him.
word : to narrow
part of speech : phrase
definition : Almost close (one eyes) as to focus on something or someone, or to
indicate anger.
page in Snow falling on cedar : page 34
sentence from the reading : Always narrowing his eyes at me , giving me
mean looks .
word : to appreciate
part of speech : phrase
definition : Be grateful for something .
page in Snow falling on cedar : 34
sentence from the reading : Mrs. Heine, I want you to know that I appreciate
your coming down , though, in this terrible weather we’ve been having.
Word: to multiply
Part of speech: verb.
Definition: to increase greatly in number or amount: to become much more
numerous.
Page: 34
Sentence from the reading: If I’ve multiplied correctly, the Miyamoto family
purchased seven acres from you for forty five hundred dollars.
Word: to purchase
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to buy (property, goods, etc.): to get something by paying money for
it.
Page: 34
Sentence from the reading: If I’ve multiplied correctly, the Miyamoto family
purchased seven acres from you for forty five hundred dollars.
Word: to approach
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to come near or nearer to
Page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 36
Sentence from the reading: As Kabuo approached him, the boy had had stared up
at him and spoken in frightened German.
Related words: approachable
Word: prison cell
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small room in a prison
Page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 36
Sentence from the reading: Kabuo sat in his prison cell now and examined his
reflection carefully.
Related words: prisoner, imprisoned
Word: Lorry
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large motor vehicle designed to carry heavy loads, especially with a
flat platform
Page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 37
Sentence from the reading: They kissed in the back of a lorry coming into camp
one night, and the warm wet taste of her, however brief, brought her down for him
from heaven into the world of human beings
Word: (un)decorated
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: to make (something) more attractive usually by putting something on
it; in the reading the meaning is the opposite, is something simple.
Page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 38
Sentence from the reading: An undecorated and highly useful weapon, it beauty
lay in its simplicity, the plainness of its curse
Word: blow
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a hard hit with the hand, a weapon, etc
Page in Snow Falling on Cedars: 39
Sentence from the reading: the most common of kendo strokes, a blow which a
right-handed man can strike with great force against the lift side of his enemy’s
head