dreadful – (adjective) awful “She did not think her name was absolutely perfect. She thought is was absolutely dreadful.” p. p. 8 Chrysanthemum

wilted – (verb) sagging, lifeless “Chrysanthemum wilted. She did not think her name was absolutely perfect.” p. 8 Chrysanthemum

envious – (adjective) jealous “They’re just jealous. And envious and begrudging and discontented, and jaundiced.” p.18 Chrysanthemum

discontented – (adjective) bothered or unsatisfied “They’re just jealous. And envious and begrudging and discontented and jaundiced.” p. 18 Chrysanthemum

barren – (adjective) – bare; empty; worthless “I continue to suffer horribly as I roam this barren wasteland.” Dear Mrs. LaRue

hardship – (noun) – misfortunes; struggles “I will try to write to you from time to time as I carry on with my life of hardship and danger.” Dear Mrs. LaRue

fugitive – (noun) – to run away from a bad situation “…Such is the life of a desperate outlaw…” “Your lonely fugitive,” Ike Dear Mrs. LaRue

severely – (adverb) serious; bad “It’s ridiculous. I won’t do it. Of course I was severely punished.” Dear Mrs. LaRue

distribute – (verb) – to pass out or spread something around “Then, late one midsummer’s eve, when the luck was at its height, they swept it up and stored it all in an oak chest by the king’s throne, so he could distribute it where and when he chose.” p. 4 Fiona’s Luck

grasped – (verb) – to grab and hold on to something “In a trice they grasped the hem of her skirt and ran around her in a circle.” p. 14 Fiona’s Luck

glorious – (adjective) – really lovely or beautiful “It was a glorious cavern, with rich tapestries hanging against tall granite walls, and the floor cobbled entirely of jewels. Torches and candlelight made everything sparkle, and music filled the air.” p. 16 Fiona’s Luck

shrewd – (adjective) – sneaky smart “The king’s eyes turned shrewd. ‘Agreed,’ he said slyly. ‘I’ll give you a wish for the exact value of the luck you have, if my tests prove me wrong.” p. 19 Fiona’s Luck

twinkle – (adjective) – shine and sparkle “Before light – while the stars still twinkle – Papa, my brother John, and I leave our cabin and take the main road of town, headed to work.” p. 2 More Than Anything Else

doubt – (noun) – the feeling of not being certain about something “I see a man reading a newspaper aloud and all doubt falls away. I have found hope, and it is as brown as me.” p. 12 More Than Anything Else

imagine – (verb) – to make a picture in your mind about something that’s not actually there “I study my book. I stare at the marks and try to imagine their song.” p. 20 More Than Anything Else

linger – (verb) – to hang out around something and not move on “And he takes the sound of my name and draws it on the ground. I linger over that picture.” p. 29 More Than Anything Else