The Outsiders: Chapters 1-3
ligament
A band of fibrous tissue that connects bones to bones. It supports and strengthens a joint.
aloofness
a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
frustration
a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
elite
a group or class of persons enjoying superior status
grudge
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
rumble
a street fight between rival groups
wisp
a thin tuft, piece, or amount of something
cowlick
a tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from that of the rest of the hair.
stricken
affected by something overwhelming
cur
an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
plead
appeal or request earnestly
bicker
argue over petty things
appeal
be attractive to
gallant
being attentive and courteous like an ideal knight
incidentally
by the way
reckon
expect, believe, or suppose
ornery
having a difficult and contrary disposition
sage
having wisdom that comes with age and experience
sophisticated
having worldly knowledge and refinement
unfathomable
impossible to come to understand
sassy
improperly forward or bold
nonchalantly
in a composed and unconcerned manner
gingerly
in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
vaguely
in an unclear way
size up
look at closely in order to form an opinion about
glare
look at with a fixed gaze
wince
make a face indicating disgust or dislike
reckless
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
cunning
marked by skill in deception
incredulous
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
bleak
offering little or not hope
concession
refreshments purchased at a small stand in a larger business
lope
run easily
rivalry
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
resign
to accept as inevitable; to give up