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

3. 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

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

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

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

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

9. Cohort
A companion; associate

10. Conventional
Usual; traditional

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

12. Forerunner
Person or thing that came before

13. Hustle
To gain by energetic effort

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

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

16. Puny
Weak and small