Vocabulary by Guy Swentek Wilson Elementary A Place Called Freedom Vocabulary by Guy Swentek Wilson Elementary http://www.opencourtresources.com
big house the mansion of the plantation owner Many servants were needed to take care of the plantation’s big house and the owner’s family.
by and by at some time in the future We knew that our chance would come by and by.
celebrate We should celebrate our freedom every day. to express joy and happiness We should celebrate our freedom every day.
drinking gourd slang for the Big Dipper, a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
fret worry Don’t fret, you will be okay.
plantation a 17th century farm worked by at least twenty or more slaves The plantation slaves enjoyed making music.
The settlement included colony: a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland The settlement included a church with a steeple.
S t a b l e a farm building for housing horses or other livestock The horses were kept in the stable.
The workers built sturdy walls. strong
weary The poor woman was weary of cooking all day over a hot fire. t i