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Define: anticipation
a feeling of excitement about something that is about to happen
My brother wears a hoodie every day even in summer. What word would describe how he does the same thing the same way time after time?
consistency
Define: qualify
to show that you have the right to do or have something
"The role I played in those days became an invaluable part of the routine." What does invaluable mean here?
extremely useful or precious and hard to replace
define: ailments
a sickness or something that causes pain and discomfort
Define: clamoring
to demand something in a noisy or angry way
Define: Portion
one part of a greater whole
" Calling out the numbers in a reassuring tone determined the amount of attention she paid me." reassuring means what in this sentence?
comforting ; causing you to feel less worried
Define: elaborate
very complex; having many parts
"The roll I played in those days became an invaluable part of the routine." What does invaluable mean?
extremely useful or precious and hard to replace
Lines53-55 what character traits describe ma?
anxious, nervous, impatient ( answers vary)
How bad is ma's eye sight?
she is legally blind from a degenerative disease
What does her mother's disease qualify her to get?
SSI money from the government to help
What day of the month does the ritual begin?
first of the month
What is Lizzy's invaluable job?
watching for the mailman
describe the check cashing place
busy, loud, excitement, clamoring, people waiting in line and against walls...answers vary
