Mullion Mullion means a vertical divider, such as a strip between panes or sections of a window, wall panels, or the like. The mullion strips on the wall were made out of wood. Parish A parish is a district that has its own church and member of the clergy. The priest belonged to the parish located on Elm Street. Apothecary An apothecary is a pharmacy. The man was sick so he went to the apothecary to get some medicine. Mulatto Mulatto means the offspring of one Caucasian parent and one African American parent. The girl was referred to as a mulatto because her mom is Caucasian and her dad is African American. Vaudeville Vaudeville is theatrical entertainment interspersed with songs and dances. The couple went to the theater to see a vaudeville show. Proxy Proxy means a substitute. Sarah was unable to attend the town meeting, so her husband acted as her proxy and voted on her behalf. Black Stars of the Harlem Renaissance Word Student-Friendly Definition Biography an account of a person's life written by another The biography about Maya Angelou helped us understand her early childhood and interesting life as a young adult. Hero a person noted for acts of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life Because of his actions, Dr. Martin Luther King is a hero to most Americans.
Mullion Mullion means a vertical divider, such as a strip between panes or sections of a window, wall panels, or the like. The mullion strips on the wall were made out of wood. Parish A parish is a district that has its own church and member of the clergy. The priest belonged to the parish located on Elm Street. Apothecary An apothecary is a pharmacy. The man was sick so he went to the apothecary to get some medicine. Mulatto Mulatto means the offspring of one Caucasian parent and one African American parent. The girl was referred to as a mulatto because her mom is Caucasian and her dad is African American. Vaudeville Vaudeville is theatrical entertainment interspersed with songs and dances. The couple went to the theater to see a vaudeville show. Proxy Proxy means a substitute. Sarah was unable to attend the town meeting, so her husband acted as her proxy and voted on her behalf. Black Stars of the Harlem Renaissance Word Student-Friendly Definition Biography an account of a person's life written by another The biography about Maya Angelou helped us understand her early childhood and interesting life as a young adult. Hero a person noted for acts of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life Because of his actions, Dr. Martin Luther King is a hero to most Americans.
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