Chapter 4

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Crestfallen

1. Dejected; Dispirited; Discouraged 2. Downhearted 3. " Candy was crestfallen. "

Hame

1. Either of two curved pieces lying upon the collar in the harness of an animal to which the traces are fastened. 2. Harness 3. " On pegs were also pieces of harness, a split collar with the horsehair stuffing sticking out, a broken hame, and a trace chain with its leather covering split. "

Disarming

1. Removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicions, etc., as by being charming 2. Winning 3. "Crooks scowled, but Lennie's disarming smile defeated him. "

Aloof

1. Reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested 2. Snobbish 3. " This room was swept and fairly neat, for crooks was a proud, aloof man. "

Contemptuously

1. Showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful 2. Arrogant 3. " "Awright," she said contemptuously. "

Indignation

1. Strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger 2. Resentment 3. " She was breathless with indignation. "

Fawning

1. To seek notice or favor by servile demeanor 2. Flatter 3. " Lennie gulped and his smile grew more fawning. "

Averted

1. To turn away or aside 2. Look away 3. " but Crooks sat perfectly still, his eyes averted, everything that might be hurt drawn in. "


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