The Fifth Child pp 26-45

ruefully

causing sorrow or pity

mischievous

naughtily or annoyingly playful

pucker

gather into wrinkles or irregular folds

antagonize

annoy or provoke to anger

seethe

be in an agitated emotional state

defiantly

in a rebellious manner

sallow

yellowish

lumpish

mentally slow

connubial

related to marriage

bellow

a deep roaring shout or sound

trecherous

risky, dangerous

malevolent

spiteful, showing ill will

repugnance

extreme dislike; disgust

wean

withdraw from any type of habit

intransigence

stubbornness; refusal to compromise

reproach

blame

feat

an act or accomplishment showing skill

croon

hum or sing softly

strove

try hard

scold

reprimand, criticize

crow

express great satisfaction or pride, especially about one's own success

raucous

disagreeably harsh-sounding

evoke

bring or recall to the conscious mind

hard up

short of money

hobgoblin

a frightening apparition; something that causes fear

hiss

to make a long noise like the letter 's'

jerk

move suddenly

haggard

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

reprieve

a temporary relief or delay

woeful

full of sorrow

gaunt

thin and bony

holdall

a small case used for carrying clothes and personal things when travelling

vestibule

a small entryway within a building

deluge

a flood; an overwhelming rush

lanky

ungracefully tall and thin

excrement

waste material from the body

truss

tie up