On the Way to Canada Vocabulary

Bairn- scot and north England son or daughter _

Shunted- to shove or turn someone or something out of your way _ _

Vast- a very great area or extent _

Throng- a multitude of people crowed or assemble together _

Serge- cotton , rayon , or silk in a twill weave

Complacently- pleasant ; complaisant _

Exalted- To glorify or praise _

Buffeted- to be hit , pushed , or jostled about _

Filched-to steal things of little value _

Partitioned-divided or separated usually by wall _ _

Abruptly- suddenly , without warning , perhaps in a rude way _

Burdened- weighed down with responsibility _