1. Chapters 6-9
Because of
Winn-Dixie

2. retriever (Page 37) Definition: a type of hunting dog
Sentence: Even though retrievers are known for being hunting dogs, they also make very good pets.

3. trembling (Page 42) Definition: shaking with fear
Sentence: The woman was trembling with fear when she saw the mouse run across the floor.

4. prideful (Page 45)
Definition: having a sense of satisfaction, arrogant
Sentence: The prideful boy wore the medal that he had won in the competition all week long.

5. embarrassed (Page 42)
Definition: a feeling of being shamed; made shy; humiliated
Sentence: I felt embarrassed when the two girls laughed after I slipped and fell down.

6. snuffled (Page 44) Definition: inhaled; breathed in
Sentence: The dog snuffled his nose on the flower then sneezed.

7. peculiar (Page 47) Definition: odd; strange, out of the ordinary
Sentence: Skunks have a very strong, and peculiar smell.

8. grand (Page 50) Definition: fantastic, great
Sentence: My puppy and I think that eating ice cream on a hot, hot day is grand.

9. trustworthy (Page 55)
Definition: worthy of trust; truthful; dependable;
Sentence: To work at a bank, you must be trustworthy.