Because of WinnDixie Chapters 10 12 amazed amazed

Because of Winn-Dixie Chapters 10 -12

amazed • amazed – surprised greatly, filled with astonishment… – Winn-Dixie looked at the preacher. He didn’t smile at him, but he opened his mouth wide like he was laughing, like the preacher had just told him the funniest joke in the world; and this is what amazed me the most: The preacher laughed back. Winn-Dixie is laughing…

barreling • barreling- moving fast, often carelessly – Winn-Dixie came barreling right toward him like he was a bowling ball and the preacher was the only pin left standing, and wham, they both fell to the ground.

criminal • Otis had been in jail in • criminal… a person the past. who has committed a crime.

nodding • nodding – lowering and raising one’s head slightly to show understanding or agreement

pathological • pathological – obsessive, excessive – Winn-Dixie had a pathological fear of thunderstorms.

snake charmer • snake charmer – an entertainer who appears to make snakes move by playing music – At Gertrude’s Pets, Otis played his guitar and all the animals were charmed.

terrorized • terrorized- created and maintained state of extreme fear and distress in someone; fill with terror… • This dog was terrorized by the thunderstorm too.

whimpering • whimpering – making a series of low, weak sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness… – Winn-Dixie was whimpering during the thunderstorm. . I am whimpering … because I am scared of the weather. . “Arrrrr…. arrrrrr…”

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