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imploringly
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adverb
in a pleading, begging manner Johnny imploringly asked to be forgiven after he killed Bob. |
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sullenly
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adverb
in a gloomy, silent, surly way Dally sullenly drove away when he found out what had happened. |
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hue
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noun
color, especially a tint or shade As soon as Darry slapped Ponyboy, his face turned a fiery hue. |
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subside
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verb
to sink back or down, become lower The children, as Johnny and Pony rescued them from the burning building, subsided their crying. |
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elude
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verb
to escape understanding; baffle The gang eluded their enemies, which caused them to leave unhurt. |
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wistfully
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adverb
longingly; in a wistful manner Johnny wistfully looked at the mist, as if it were gold. |
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doggedly
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adverb
in a stubborn or persistent way Although she was a Soc, Cherry doggedly tried to help the Greasers. |
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conviction
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noun
strong belief They spoke with conviction, although inside, they were very scared. |
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detached
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adjective
uninvolved, indifferent, disinterested Dally seemed detached when Johnny died. |
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racking
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adjective
agonizing or tormenting The long wait at the hospital was racking Soda's brain. |