Term
[image]
Spew Pg.24
Spewing a barrage of venomous curses |
|
Definition
1. To discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth; vomit
2. To cast forth, gush or eject
|
|
|
Term
[image]
Devour Pg.30
Inch by inch the billowing flames devoured the supplies and shelter.
|
|
Definition
1.To swallow or eat up hungrily
2.to engulf or swallow up. |
|
|
Term
[image]
Manic Pg.31
Not until the flames began to subside did his manic laughter fade.
|
|
Definition
1. Pertaining to or affected by mania
2. Showing wild and apparently deranged excitement and energy. |
|
|
Term
[image]
Subside Pg.31
Not until the flames began to subside did his manic laughter fade. |
|
Definition
1.To become quiet, less active, or less violent
2.to sink to a low or lower level |
|
|
Term
[image]
Meek Pg.20
Instead, he meekly said "You shouldn't,"
|
|
Definition
1. humbly patient or docile |
|
|
Term
[image]
Mosey Pg.16
Cole moseyed along slowly, not catching up to Edwin until they reached the trees.
|
|
Definition
1. to wander or shuffle about leisurely |
|
|
Term
[image]
Skiff Pg. 3
Cole Mathhews knelt defiantly in the bow of aluminum skiff as he faced fowards into the cold September wind |
|
Definition
1. any of various type of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person. |
|
|
Term
[image]
Chafe pg.5
His blue jeans, heavy wool shirt, and rain jacket chafed his skin. |
|
Definition
1. to irritate; annoy
2.to make sore by rubbing
|
|
|
Term
[image]
Arraignment pg.36
Last time Cole has seen him, the judge had been wearing a black robe at the arrignment hearing at juvenile court when he first pleaded guilty. |
|
Definition
1. A calling into question or a finding fault, especially with respect to the value or virtue of something;critical examination. |
|
|
Term
[image]
Scrounge Pg. 53
Then scrounged dry twigs from under the tree branches. |
|
Definition
1.to gather together by foraging; seek out |
|
|