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The Egypt Game By Zilpha Keatley Snyder. “The Discovery of Egypt,” “Enter April,” & “Enter Melanie—and Marshall”. dingy. “The Professor lived somewhere at the back of his dingy store…”. Of a dark, dull, or dirty color; lacking freshness. Adjective . straggly.
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The Egypt GameBy ZilphaKeatley Snyder “The Discovery of Egypt,” “Enter April,” & “Enter Melanie—and Marshall”
dingy • “The Professor lived somewhere at the back of his dingy store…” Of a dark, dull, or dirty color; lacking freshness. Adjective
straggly • “…her hair was arranged in a straggly pile on the top of her head.” Spread or scattered irregularly. Adjective
residents • “The Professor had seen them pass his store many times and knew that they were residents of the neighborhood.” A person who lives in a place. Noun
archaeologist • “As a matter of fact, I’m even planning to be an archaeologist when I grow up.” Scientist that studies prehistoric people and their culture through artifacts. Noun
occupation • “Reading is my favorite occupation.” An activity in which a person is doing. Noun
haughty • “April put back on her haughty face.” Overly proud, snobbish, or arrogant. Adjective