Vocabulary • Ch 8 - Esperanza Rising • Context Clues

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Meaning of 'massaged'

Back

To rub and manipulate someone's body

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Aches

Back

Pain in your body

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Meaning of 'gathered'

Back

To bring things or people together

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Meaning of 'tortillas'

Back

Thin flatbread made from corn or wheat

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Cantaloupe

Back

Sweet, juicy fruit

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Meaning of 'disappeared'

Back

Gone completely

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Meaning of 'grotto'

Back

A small cave or cavern-like structure

Front

Moats

Back

Deep ditches filled with water

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Meaning of 'casitas'

Back

Small houses or little cottages

Front

Trefoil

Back

Three-leafed plant or symbol