Ch 2 Family Under the Bridge

pushcart

A buggy on wheels used to carry items that can be easily moved by hand

gnawing

Chewing or biting; persistently worrying or distressing

franc

French money

morsel

a small piece of food

implored

begged earnestly

indignantly

in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.

fledgling

inexperienced

nursemaid

someone whose job is to look after children or the sick

astonished

surprised

meandered

to wander aimlessly