Vocabulary

Chapters 1 and 2

a gloomy manner

morosely

to convey motions or actions without speaking; mimic

Pantomime

agonizing physical or mental pain

Anguished

archly

playfully mischievous

Showing low spirits; depressed manner

Dejectedly

brusquely

abruptly blunt, short, or rude in speech

Mollified

to calm or soothe

a bedroll; usually carried by a hobo

bindle

imperiously

portraying superiority over others

Expressing criticism or low opinion

derogatory

VocabularyChapters 3 and 4

Contemptuously feeling, expressing, or demonstrating a

strong dislike for somebody or something

Liniment rubbed into the skin to relieve aches or

pain

fawningseeking attention by flattering

Meager

very thin, unsatisfactory in size or strength

Hoosegow jail

Reprehensible Highly unacceptable and deserving to

be criticized

Rheumatism painful condition of the joints or

muscle without infection or injury as a cause

Kewpie Doll Lamplamp made with a rosy check and

curly haired doll

Chapters 5 and 6Vocabulary

Complacently Satisfied or eager to please

Contorted Very twisted

Belligerently

Hostile or aggressive

Bewildered

confusing

Mottled

Have colored spots or blotches on a surface

Periscope

Tubular optical instrument

Retorted

Respond sharply; argue something in reply

Sniveled

Sniff or whine

Writhed

Twist or squirm