| A | B |
|---|
| theme | a story's important message about life |
| consequence | an effect, or what happens as a result of something |
| bully | a person who repeatedly is mean to others, especially if they are weaker |
| confront | face a difficult situation or person |
| revelation | something that is revealed, or made known |
| sympathetic | a person who understands the feelings of others and is kind |
| ever-elusive | can never be found |
| oddballs | strange kids |
| glare | mean look |
| humphed | made a noise showing he did not care |
| punks | worthless guys |
| treks | walks |
| thug | mean guy |
| wimp | coward, weak |
| yapping | talking |
| hold your horses | wait |
| backed down | gave up |
| murky | dark |
| arc | curve |
| brawl | fight |
| all show and no go | talk a lot, but do not do anything |
| get cracking | really start fighting |
| futility | uselessness |
| reserved | quiet |
| buzzing with anticipation | excited |
| don't-mess-with-me-vibe | stay away from me |
| whup you | hit you, beat you up |
| catch off guard | take by surprise |
| intimidate | make someone feel unimportant or afraid |
