Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Beckoned: attracted because of an inviting or enticing appearance Ex. She beckoned to the waiter to come over to refill her drink.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Beseechingly: pleadingly; a manner of begging Ex. The girl held out her hands beseechingly for money.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Careened: lurched or swerved while in motion Ex. The car careened into oncoming traffic.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Combines: cutting, threshing, and cleaning machines used in farming Ex. The farmer used four combines on his land. Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Harrumphed: cleared the throat good- naturedly Ex. The teacher slightly harrumphed to make the class get quiet.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Hulking: massive; gigantic Ex. The hulking sandwich was much too massive for one person to eat on their own.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Lofty: of imposing height; very tall Ex. The lofty boy could reach the top of the cabinet for his mom.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Resolutely: with firm determination; firmly determined Ex. Sarah resolutely did her homework every night that year.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Savored: fully enjoyed Ex. He took a bite of the cookie and savored the taste even after they were all gone.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Shrugged: raised the shoulders to show doubt or indifference Ex. He shrugged his shoulders when his mom asked if he had homework.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Skittish: nervous; jittery Ex. Sally was skittish before the big test.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Belch: burp Ex. The large gulp of soda made him belch loudly.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Curt: gruff; rude Ex. It is very curt to speak when others are speaking.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Embossed: decorated with a raised design Ex. The purse was embossed with a beautiful logo on the front.

Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5 Habitation: housing or residence Ex. If the wildfires continue, the area will not be safe for habitation.