called to straw
Examples
“After that, till she was called to straw, she just minded her own⟳ business and said nothing about it. When the time come⟳ Cora didn't let⟳ on to a soul. […] Save⟳ for one little gown, Cora hadn't made any baby clothes. I didn't even know⟳ she was called to straw.”
“She'd been called to straw,²⁵ she admitted. Preacher Willard Coleman knew all about her sinnin', but he'd promised he'd forgive⟳ her.[…] ²⁵Pregnant.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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