Picture a Box

slavery

The news was spread; people heard about what had happened

eye-socket: the opening in the skull where eyes are located

spending time idly, relaxing, socializing

a small platform on wheels, for holding or moving heavy objects

to shuffle: to walk slowly, hardly picking up one’s feet

headed for; going in the direction of

the time he needed to work that day

his promise; ‘to give your word’ means to make a promise

a brother or sister