The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton chapter 9 (All pictures taken from Google Images.)

mortal—p. 134—deadly; severe

grimacing—p. 134—making a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.

affectionately—p. 135—lovingly

superiority—p. 135—feeling of being superior, better

menace—p. 136—a person whose actions, attitudes, or ideas are considered dangerous or harmful

conformity—p. 137—behavior in accordance with accepted standards of a group

stifled—p. 137—held back

leery—p. 139—cautious; wary; suspicious

contempt—p. 142—the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

contracted—p. 149—to reduce to smaller size by squeezing or forcing together

agony—p. 149—intense pain of mind or body; torture