Banishment

p.3 Cole strined at the cuffs even though he had agreed to wear them until he was freed on the 

island to begin his banishment.

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-the process of abandoning one’s native land or of being exiled.

Cower(ing)

p.7 By then Peter was cowering on the blood-smeered sidewalk, sobbing.

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to crouch, as in fear or shame

Wallow

p. 14 The heavy load of supplies caused the shiff to wallow through the waves

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To roll about or lie in water, mud, snow, for refreshness

Mosey(ed)

p.16 Cole moseyed along slowly, not catching up to Edwin until they reached the trees.

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To wander around, or walk liesurely

Sullenly

pg.26 Cole stared sullenly into the fire, then his gaze wander.

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Showing irritation or ill humor by gloomy silence

Devour(ed)

p. 30 Inch by inch the billowing flames devoured the supplies and the shelter

To consume recklessly, destructively, and/or greedily

Arraignment

p. 36 The last time Cole had seen him, the judge had been wearing a black robe at the arraignment hearing in juvineile court when Cole first pleaded guilty.

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 -To bring before court

-a calling into question or finding fault