| Definition |
Sentence |
Word |
| carefully; cautiously |
The yellow cat inched _____ from beneath a pumpkin vine. |
warily |
| driven away; gotten rid of |
"Nat is _____ from Wethersfield. He won't be able to leave the ship or to come to see you anymore." |
banished |
| profane speech or action against God |
"Jack-o-lanterns are the devil's invention. 'Twas an outrageous piece of _____." |
blasphemy |
| a disease; an illness |
Kit's bout with the _____ was short, however. Her young body had an elastic vitality. |
malady |
| new and unusual |
The idea of cutting and sewing a dress by herself was _____ and exciting. |
novel |
| embarrassed and annoyed |
"I am _____," Matthew said with dignity, "that I have not controlled my own household." |
chagrined |
| people found guilty or accused of a crime |
Prudence had further news of the _____. |
culprits |
| revenge; retribution |
Goodwife Cruff had hated Kit ever since that first day on the Dolphin, and she would never rest now till she had her _____. |
vengeance |
| an appointment to meet, usually in secret |
There were days when Kit could not manage to keep the _____ with Prudence. |
tryst |
| very stubborn |
Then after two shaky steps Hannah turned _____. She would not set foot in the boat without her cat. |
obstinate |
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