The Phantom Tollbooth Chapter 9: It's All in How You Look at Things
Mid-air
occurring in the air
Contrary
opposed; opposite, conflicting
Exaggeration
represent as large, important, beyond the truth
Lure
something used to entice, or trap
Scuffing
spoil the finish by scrapping
Gross
whole; without deductions; total
Remarkable
worthy of notice; extraordinary
What was the boy's name?
Alec Bings
How did Milo get in the air to see things as Alec does?
By thinking like an adult
What was strange about the boy they met?
He appeared to be suspended in mid-air
How does the boy manage to stand in mid-air?
He grows down instead of up
How did Alec know all about Milo, Tock, and the Humbug?
He sees through things. He can see whatever is inside behind, around, covered by, or subsequent to anything else.
Resigned
Submit oneself; endure with patience
What can Alec not see?
Whatever happens to be right in front of his nose.
Why did the boy say it was much less trouble to grow down?
You can't fall and hurt yourself and you can't scuff up your shoes.
Leafier
a flat green blade growing from a stem
Point of View
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Scenic
abounding in fine scenery
Abruptly
changing or terminating suddenly
Contradict
deny the words
Awkward
difficult to handle or deal with
Inconvenient
discomfort; trouble
Vanished
fade from sight; disappear
Dense
having great closeness of parts; thick
Promontory
high land jutting into the sea
Suspended
hold from above and keep from falling
Gallant
honorable; noble
Arrangement
make preparations; plan