1.) Munitions p. 2 par. 4
2.) The Confederates took him to work at the munitions factory in Macon two years before, his hand got blown off, and they sent him back to us.
3.) Noun, Guns
4.) Munitions-War supplies, weapons and ammunitions
5.) This book takes place during the civil war.
1.) Bawling p. 13 par. 3
2.) I’m bawling like a stuck pig.
3.) Verb, Cry
4.) Bawling-To weep and wail loudly.
5.) Slaves had sad lives and had lots to cry or be upset about. They lost loved ones everyday form accidents on plantations or they were sold off to other masters for money.
1.) Hysterical p. 17 par. 2
2.) She was near hysterical.
3.) Adjective, Emotional
4.) Hysterical-Emotionally uncontrolled and wild.
5.) Many of the characters in this book are emotionally unstable. During a time of war and death people in general are emotionally uncontrolled.
1.) Turrets p. 21 par. 2
2.) Above it were turrets, with guards on them.
3.) Noun, Some type of platform on top of a building for guards to watch for people trying to come or leave a prison or some type of security facility.
4.) Turret-A small tower projecting from a building.
5.) They were on top of the prisons that were built during the civil war for the prisoners of war to be housed.