Chapter Nine — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter Nine

summon (verb)

To call upon someone to come or appear, often with authority or urgency.

disorderly (adjective)

Lacking order or discipline; unruly or causing a disturbance.

crank (noun)

A handle or arm attached at right angles to a shaft, used to transmit rotary motion.

craving (noun)

An intense, urgent desire or longing for something.

dusk (noun)

The darker part of twilight, especially the period between sunset and full darkness.

flagpole (noun)

A tall pole on which a flag is raised; here used as a structural support for a rope system.

despite (preposition)

Without being affected by; in spite of.

chorus (noun)

A group of voices speaking or singing the same words at the same time.

delicious (adjective)

Highly pleasing to the senses, especially taste; extremely enjoyable.

peeping (verb (present participle))

Looking or appearing partially or cautiously from a concealed position.

fasten (verb)

To attach or secure something firmly to another object.

unfriendly (adjective)

Not friendly; hostile or unwelcoming.