Term
Smoldering (pg. 24)
Example from the book:
Standing all alone on the shore, Cole felt his anger smoldering
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Definition
Definition:
Burn slowly with smoke but no flame.
Synonyms:
smoke, glow, and burn
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Term
Meekly (pg. 20)
Example from the book:
Instead he said meekly "You shouldn't" keeping his face as serious as he could.
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Definition
Definition:
Showing patience and humility; gentle |
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Term
Feign(ed) (pg. 15)
Example from the book:
Garvey feigned suprise.
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Definition
Definition:
Stimulated or pretended; insincere |
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Term
Devour(ed) (pg. 30)
Example from the book:
inch by inch the billowing flames devoured the suplies and the shelter.
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Definition
Definiton:
To do something quickly and eagerly, to eat hungrily or quickly |
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Term
Sullen(ly)(pg. 26)
Example from the book:
Cole stared sullenly into the fire
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Definition
Definition:
Silent because of bad humour or anger |
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Term
Cowering (pg. 7)
Example from the book:
By then peter was cowering on the blood-smeared sidewalk, sobbing
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Definition
Definition:
To crouch, as in fear or shame |
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Term
Subside (pg.31)
Example from the book:
Not untill the flames began to subside did his manic laughter
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Definition
Definition:
Sink to a lower level, end of violence or attack |
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Gruff (pg.4)
Example from the book:
The gruff elder took one look and pointed a finger at him
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Definition
Definition:
Rough or very serious in manner or speech |
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