Goodnight Mr Tom Chapter 1- Meeting

Jack L.
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  1. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  2. harass
    annoy continually or chronically
    "What d'you want?"A harassed middle-aged woman in a green coat and felt hat stood on his step.
  3. glance
    take a brief look at
    He glanced atthe armband on her sleeve.
  4. awkward
    lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
    She gave him an awkward smile.
  5. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    "I'm the Billeting Officer for this area, " she began.
  6. flush
    rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
    "Oh yes, and what's that got to do wi' me?"She flushed slightly.
  7. pause
    stop an action temporarily
    " She paused and took a deep breath.
  8. imminent
    close in time; about to occur
    "Mr. Oakley, with thedeclaration of war imminent .
  9. wave
    (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
    "Tom waved his hand.
  10. notice
    the act of paying attention
    He noticed asmall boy at her side.
  11. filthy
    disgustingly dirty
    Many of them were filthy and very poorly clad.
  12. harass
    annoy continually or chronically
    "What d'you want?"A harassed middle-aged woman in a green coat and felt hat stood on his step.
Created on Tue Sep 10 13:21:12 EDT 2013

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