To shake or move with a slight trembling motion
The Outsiders, Chapter One, Page eight:
“I drew a quivering breath and quit crying”.
Example: Her lips quivered when she heard the bad news.
Word Origin: First Known Use, 15th century
Synonyms: shake
Antonym: still
Citation: (Online). http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quivering
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Marked by lack of proper caution: careless of consequences.
The Outsiders; Chapter One, Page Seven:
“He’s not as tall as Darry, and he’s a little slimmer, but he has a finely drawn , sensitive face that somehow manages to be reckless and thoughtful at the same time.”
Example: The reckless girl was talking on the phone while driving.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: First known use: Before 12th century
Synonyms: Rash, Heedless, Incautious, Negligent, Imprudent
Antonyms: Careful
Citations:Reckless (online). http:// www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reckless (Oct 25, 2010).
The women who is reckless (online). http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/jha/lowres/jhan422l.jpg (Nov 3, 2010).
At a distance
Outsiders Chapter Three pg.38
“Soc were always behind a wall of aloofness careful not to let their real selves show through.”
Example: I was aloof when riding my bike so I can beware of pedestrians.
Word origin: First Known use: 1523 Adjective
Synonym: Distant
Antonym: Outgoing
Citations:
Football Player (Online). http://blog.nj.com/jets_impact/2009/08/large_davidharris.jpg (November 5, 2010).
Aloof (Online).http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloof(November 5, 2010).
to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow.
“The Outsiders” chapter 2, page twenty three:
“I Winced Inside.”
Example: He winced when I hit him.
Word Origin: 1250- 1300
Synonym: flinch
Antonym: calm ( He winced when I hit him. )
Citations:
Wince (online). http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/wince (November 5, 2010). Wince (online). http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=imghp&biw=1258&bih=570&q=wince&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&safe=active (November 5, 2010).
Expressing incredulity <an incredulous stare>
The Outsiders; Chapter Two, Page 24:
“She gave him an incredulous look.”
Example: He looked at her incredulously when she hit him.
Word Origin: First Known Use, 1579
Synonym: Distrustful
Antonym: Credulous
Citations:
Incredulous (Online). http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incredulous ( October 27, 2010)
Cup (Online). http://rlv.zcache.com/incredulous_smile_mug-p1683562781772827402l9y1_400.jpg (October 29, 2010).
To catch or fasten by or as if hook or knot
The Outsiders; Chapter one, page seven:
“I automatically hitched my thumbs in my jeans and slouched, wondering if I could get away if I made a break for it.”
Example: The lady hitched her horse to the fence.
Word Origin: First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym: ride
Antonym: hitch
Citations:
Hitched (Online), http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary /hitched (October 23, 2010).
Girl that hitched (Online),http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&safe=active&biw=1007&bih=458&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=sad&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=(November 5, 2010).
To move or ride at a lope
The Outsiders Chapter One, page seven:
Sodapop came loping back.
Example: After the fight the boy came loping to Ms. Green.
Word Origin: First known use, Circa 1825
Synonym: Hop
Antonyms: Plod
Citations:
Loping (online). http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loping (October 25, 2010.)
Wolf(online).http://hal_macgregor.tripod.com/kennel/loping.jpg (October 29, 2010).
To not penetrate to the truth of, not comprehend, or to not understand.
The Outsiders ; Chapter One, page10:
“He liked fights, blondes, and for some unfathomable reason school.”
Example: The owl is very unfathomable when it comes to his times tables.
Word Origin: First known use, 1640
Synonyms: endless
Antonym: limited
Citations:
Confused owl (online). http://www.google.com/images (October 29, 2010).
Unfathomable (online). http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfathomable (October 29,2010).
A lock or tuft of hair growing in a different direction from the rest of the hair.
The Outsiders; Chapter One, page six:
“He has dark-brown hair that kicks out in the front and a slight cowlick in the back–just like Dad’s–but Darry’s eyes are his own.”
Example: The boy had a cowlick in the back of his hair because earlier that morning he decided not to take a shower.
Word Origin: First known use, 1598
Synonym: messy
Antonym: neat
Citations:
Cowlick (Online). http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowlick (October 25, 2010).
Alfalfa (Online). http://legendsrevealed.com/entertainment/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/alfalfa-print-c10113037.jpg (October 25, 2010).
