Perplexed

Bewildered, Puzzled

(v)

resurrected

brought back to life

(v)

gobbled

eat hastily, quickly

(v)

Burst

push forward forcefully, suddenly

(v)

Mischievous

 trouble maker

(adj)

foolery

foolish action or conduct

(n)

shrill

high-pitched sound,

piercing cry

(adj.)

reeled

turn around quickly,

whirl

(v) 

play hooky

absent from school with no excuse

(v)

roundabout

indirect way

(adj.)

overpowering

very strong, overwhelming

(adj.)

wary

watchful, alert, on guard

(v)

Vexed

irritated, annoyed

securely

firmly, will not become loose

chimed

speak in a singsong way

muttering

speaking indistinctly, complainingly

prodigiously afflicted

greatly or hugely tormented

ambled

strolled at a slow pace

illustrious

highly distinguished, famous

opportunity

a chance, favorable circumstance 

barter

to trade, exchange goods or services

prosperous

well-to-do, rich

intrepidly

bodly; without fear

gazed

look steadily, intently

respectable

suitableto be seen; worthy

slight

of little degree

unspeakable

beyond description;

not to be spoken

choice

of fine quality; worthy

dillydally

waste time;

loiter

habitually

by habit; commonly

boasted

bragged

confidingly

trusting with a secret

heave

lift or throw with great effort or force

entreated

asked; begged; implored

chat

casual conversation

haste

swift; speedy action