1. The agitated owner searches for his lost pet. feeling or appearing troubled or nervous

2. When they see the dog, the children erupt with joy. To burst forth; to break out of a pent-up state, usually in a sudden and violent manner

3. The dog is reluctant to leave his new friends. unwilling and hesitant

4. As he turns to leave, the dog looks melancholy. a feeling of pensive sadness

5. The dog licks his owner as if to atone for running away. ATONE- make amends or reparation.

6. He runs decisively toward his beloved new owner. in a way that shows the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively

Cohort A companion; associate

Conventional Usual; traditional

Decoy A person or thing used to distract others or lead them in a different direction

Forerunner Person or thing that came before

Hustle To gain by energetic effort

Impasse A situation in which no progress is made; a deadlock

Predatory Given to stealing from or hurting others for one’s own gain

Puny Weak and small