1. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
chapter 9
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2. mortal—p. 134—deadly; severe

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

4. affectionately—p. 135—lovingly

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

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

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

8. stifled—p. 137—held back

9. leery—p. 139—cautious; wary; suspicious

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

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

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