Term
Arraignment pg. 36
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The Last time Cole had seen him, the judge had been wearing a black robe at the arraignment hearing in juvenile court when Cole first pleaded guilty. |
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a calling into question or a finding fault, especially with respect to the value or virtue of something; critical examination. |
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Billow(y) pg. 44
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In the dawn light, billowy clouds mounded against the far horizon like a snowdrift. |
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Definition
| a cloud consisting of broad, parallel bands oriented perpendicularly to the wind. |
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Cower(ing) pg. 7
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By then Peter was cowering on the blood-smeared sidewalk. |
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to crouch, as in fear or shame |
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Manic pg. 31
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Not until the flames began to subside did his manic laughter fade. |
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Definition
showing wild and apparently deranged excitement and energy.
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Scrounge(d) pg. 53
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He dug carefully with a stick until he found hot coals, then scrounged dry twigs from under the tree branches. |
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to search or forage for something, especially in a haphazard or disorganized fashion. |
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Term
Skiff pg. 3
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Cole Matthews knelt defiantly in the bow of the aluminum skiff as he faced forward into a cold September wind. |
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Definition
any of various types of a boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person. |
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Sullen(ly) pg. 26
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Cole stared sullenly into the fire, then let his gaze wander. |
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unwilling to talk or sociable; sulky; morose |
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Wallow pg. 14
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The heavy load of supplies caused the skiff wallow through the waves. |
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to roll about or lie in water, snow, mud, dust, or the like, as for refreshment. |
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