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sympathetic
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feeling bad and concerned for someone
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"What's the matter?" she asked, raising her eyebrows sympathetically. (pg. 13)
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dismal
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with gloom and sadness
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"Everything," I answered dismally. "Everything's the matter." (pg. 13)
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smug
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confident in one's ability
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"I don't have ay friends, Dad," I replied smugly. "When you don't have any friends, they don't breathe that much." (pg. 22)
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sauntered
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A leisurely walk or stroll.
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After he left, I sauntered over to the window and looked out. (pg. 22)
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demanded
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To ask for urgently.
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"Oh, no!" Hide me! Hide me! Give me your coat!" I demanded, quickly getting on the car floor. (pg. 30)
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chimed
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To break suddenly and unwelcomly into conversation.
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"Grandmother," Molly chimed, finishing the sentence. (pg. 32)
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pry
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to pull hard
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I practically had to pry her fingers off!
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