A Place Called Freedom Vocabulary Marilyn Souza Gold Oak Elementary

plantation A large farm where crops like cotton or tobacco are grown by people who live there The slaves worked long hours in the cotton fields on the plantation.

big house The large mansion where the plantation master & his family lived. “Mama worked in the big house and papa worked in the fields… The master set us free in…1832.”

Drinking Gourd/Big Dipper A cluster (constellation) of seven stars that look like a ladle or cup with a long handle “We’ll follow the drinking gourd,” Papa answered. He pointed to the glittery sky, and I saw he meant the Big Dipper…Papa loved stars.”

weary Very tired I was weary after walking all day, mile after mile, on my own tired feet.

sturdy Well-built, very strong, not easily broken Papa built a sturdy cabin to last us a lifetime.

fretted worried We waited all day for Papa to come back, and fretted as we looked out the window.

settlement A small village or group of houses We had homes, a church, a store, a stable, and a mill in our settlement.

stable A building where tame animals, like horses, are kept We brought the horses into the stable at night to keep them safe and warm.

celebrate To observe or honor a special day or event with ceremonies or other activities We celebrated the 4 th of July with a big parade.

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