| A | B |
|---|
| embarrassing | Making a person feel uncomfortable inside. |
| frustrated | Kept from reaching a goal. |
| concentrate | To give careful attention. |
| approached | Came toward. |
| clung | Stuck to; the past tense of cling, which means to hold on to something tightly. |
| informal | Not formal or following usual actions. |
| motioned | Directed by using movements of the body. |
| indicated | Suggested an action with words or movements of the body. |
| cracked | Here it means made a loud noise like something breaking apart. |
| siren | A loud horn or whistle sound to give warning. |
| moan | A low sound like a soft cry. |
| familiary | Well-known, understood. |
| screeching wail | A high, loud cry, often in pain. |
| tugging | Pulling. |
| mournful wail | A cry full of grief or sorrow. |
| stilled | Became quiet. |
| echoed | Was sent back from the walls; repeated. |
| shoved | Pushed. |
| sobs | Sounds made when crying. |
| darting | Making rapid, sudden movements. |
| artillery | Large guns. |
| trembled | Shook. |
| dreadful | Terrible. |
| slumped | Fell or drooped. |
| threatening | Promising to do harm. |
| swayed | Moved back and forth. |
| shimmered | Gave back light. |
| intently | With full attention. |
| frown | An expressing caused by displeasure. |
| reassuring | Calming; caused to feel sure again. |
| translated | Said in another language. |
| confide | Tell private thoughts. |
| resentful | Feeling that someone has harmed you in some way. |
