The Distance Between Us Glossary

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Lice

Parasitic insects usually found in your hair

Vacant

Empty

Louse

The singular form of "lice"

Deformed

Odd figured

Midwife

Person whose job is to assist mothers and their newborns

Mesmerized

Deeply fascinated

Orphans

Children who have no parents

Upkeep

Upbringing

Abuela

Spanish for grandmother

Adobe

Clay that is used for building

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