confusion or jumble

Ponyboy looked at the doctor in complete bewilderment when he was told that Johnny might die.

daring acts and bold deeds

The old men used to sit in the cafe telling tales about their exploits back in their days of playing pro football.

slang word for sissy or wimp

Johnny wanted to look tough so that his friends would not think that he was a pansy.

slang word for a gun

Ponyboy brought Dally's heater along to their hideout in the abandoned church, but it was ruined in the fire.

in a begging manner

I cannot resist my dog when he looks at me imploringly during a meal.  That is why he is so fat!

one who is cast out by society

Because of his past bad behavior, the man became an outcast.   No one wanted to be near him.

feeling or expressing anger

Jessica became indignant when Ryan failed to appear at their wedding.

degree of excellence

German drafting tools are known to be of very high quality craftsmanship.

a golden or cream-colored horse with a white tail

The coyboy always rode a large palomino pony.

removed from one place and resettled in another

Many people in our city have been transplanted from other towns.

the killing of a human being by another person

Although it was an accident, Joey was convicted of manslaughter because his passenger died in the accident.

young people who behave illegally

Sadly, the windows of our museum were broken out by a group of juvenile delinquents.

dazed or stunned

When Poneyboy was sick, he had a high fever and felt groggy.

in a manner showing unwillingness or carefulness

We reluctantly left our softball game to go inside and clean our rooms.

with little enthusiasm

Anna refused to believe Andrew's half-hearted excuse for his bad behavior.

a bleaching agent

The boys tried to look different, so they bleached their hair with peroxide.

elaborate or intricate

The puzzle is so complicated that it may be very hard to solve.

live coals or cinders

Be very careful with the embers of the campfire.  A slight breeze can stir them back into flames and possibly begin a forest fire.

strong, well developed muscles

Just because Thomas works out and has well developed muscles, does not necessarily mean that he is "all brawn and no brain".

in a bitter, angry manner

After the argument with her sister, Betty sullenly passed the dinner rolls and refused to talk.