| A | B |
|---|
| first-person narrative | the speaker tells you about his or her life |
| upright | standing up |
| rattling | making short, sharp noises by banging around |
| winked | closed only one eye in order to make a friendly face |
| stomp | walk heavily or loudly |
| snigger | snicker, laugh meanly |
| recess | a break from school or work |
| cranky | acting annoyed, in a bad mood |
| chatting | talking in an informal way |
| invaded | sent armies over to take control |
| in spite of | this phrase introduces an idea that may seem surprising |
| wistfully | in a manner that is sadly wishful |
| pluck | to pull or grab |
| lamely | in a manner that is weak |
| puzzled | confused |
| freckled | having small spots on darker skin on the skin |
| family name | last name |
| given name | first name given to you by your parents |
| colloquial speech | the way you speak with friends in conversations |
| characters | the people in the story |
