Robert Cormier's "The Chocolate War" 510 words

an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

inflammation of the vermiform appendix

the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

expel gas from the stomach

a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument

in a benevolent manner

a place where a craft can be made fast

a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats

extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information

an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached

a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment

blowing in violent and abrupt bursts

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

light exercises designed to promote general fitness

overturn accidentally

large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served

space that is surrounded by something

in a ceremonious manner

adult male chicken

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

sharing thoughts and feelings

an admission of misdeeds or faults

small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding)

expressing extreme contempt

affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

an intense desire for some particular thing

a closely cropped haircut; usually for men

sing softly

the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

resist or confront with resistance

the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum

the act that results in something coming to be

identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon

a flat circular plate

a person who announces and plays popular recorded music

not having a material body

free from a body or physical form or reality

break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity

in a dreadful manner

permission to go; the sending away of someone

having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance

hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)

preserve a dead body

twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

filled with wonder and delight

a boy who earns money by running errands

greatly annoyed; out of patience

in a faint and feeble manner

move restlessly

a person of unquestioning obedience

in an uncontrolled manner

in a furtive manner

uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

a criminal who is a member of gang

(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings

characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration

a spring that discharges hot water and steam

great merriment

move smoothly and effortlessly

make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

having received what was desired

rock fragments and pebbles

a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

feel about uncertainly or blindly

a grenade designed to be thrown by hand

a work produced by hand labor

harassed by persistent nagging

an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

a classroom in which all students in a particular grade (or in a division of a grade) meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher who takes attendance and does other administrative business

a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

blatant or sensational promotion

a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

cry loudly, as of animals

a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

in a humiliating manner

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

a nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light (hydrogen) nuclei at high temperatures to form helium

blatant or sensational promotion

induce hypnosis in

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

fix or set securely or deeply

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

capable of winning favor

giving no offense

in a close manner

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting

carried on within the bounds of an institution or community

marked by elaborately complex detail

given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

poke or thrust abruptly

someone employed to ride horses in horse races

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat

in a languid and lethargic manner

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression

chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae

a floor covering

having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other

very bad

expressing deep emotion

in a majestic manner

in a menacing manner

the location of something surrounded by other things

a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

corrugated edge of a coin

showing your contempt by derision

subject to sharply varying moods

a place where a craft can be made fast

a foot soldier armed with a musket

make messy or untidy

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide

the trait of behaving in an obscene manner

in an official role

characteristic of a father

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

reading carefully with intent to remember

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

(informal) small and of little importance

an unusually small individual

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

grammatical number category referring to two or more items or units

any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand

a face without any interpretable expression (as that of a good poker player)

deeply or seriously thoughtful

hold back to a later time

planning or plotting in advance of acting

act as president

very irritable

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

a prescribed number

measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects

an attractive combination of good health and happiness

a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money

tall and thin and having long slender limbs

the act of freeing from captivity or punishment

strike sharply

a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

feel bitter or indignant about

engage in rough or disorderly play

a cruel and brutal fellow

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

write carelessly

(American football) practice play between a football team's squads

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

walk by dragging one's feet

a condition of great disorder

a hostile disagreement face-to-face

at the same instant

a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment

walk slovenly

secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due

whining in a tearful manner

a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

in a sour manner

a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

an irregularly shaped spot

sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

not used to good advantage

any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

speak haltingly

to stimulate to action

a victim of ridicule or pranks

short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

just below the level of consciousness

a request to be present

the quality of being superior

in a surreptitious manner

someone who swings sports implements

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

arrange or enter in tabular form

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

(medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)

disarrange or rumple; dishevel

in an unaccountable manner

one whose business is the management of funerals

not shrinking from danger

in a vague way

control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid

willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others

a team representing a college or university

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

a buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air

any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

an unsteady rocking motion

(of sound) fluctuating unsteadily

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect