Chapter 1 Residential – an area designed for many homes. Cur – a mean, old dog. Coaxing – urged; persuade. Chapter 2 Aromatic – having a pleasant smell. Sycamores – a large shade tree, with egg shaped leaves. Canebrakes – dense growth of cane plants. Commotion – noisy confusion. Squalling – loud screaming and crying.
Chapter 3 Discarded – thrown out Mulled – thought over Eaves – the edges of a roof Heft – to test the weight of something by lifting it Dumbfounded – too surprise to speak Quavering – shaking Horehound – type of mint candy Adoration – a deep love
Chapter 4 Depot – a train station Provisions – supplies Winced – shrank back in pain Gawked – stared stupidly Sorghum – grain used to make syrup Chapter 5 Grit – stubborn courage Vicious – cruel; spiteful