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mauled

adjective: torn; worn out; in a worn condition

aloof

adjective: cool and distant; not very friendly

meager

adjective: lacking in quantity or quality

fawning

adjective: displaying exaggerated flattery or affection

disarming

adjective: (of manner or behavior) having the effect of allaying or diminishing suspicion or hostility, especially through charm

sullenness

noun: the state or quality of being sullen—bad-tempered, gloomy, and resentful, often displaying a morose or unsociable demeanor

sullenly

adverb: in a gloomy, ill-humored, or resentful manner, often with silent withdrawal

crestfallen

adjective: sad and disappointed

jeering

verb: making rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice

earnestly

adverb: acting with sincere conviction

writhed

verb: to make twisting or squirming movements

bewildered

adjective: deeply or utterly confused or perplexed

sulkily

adverb: in a sullen, withdrawn, or moody way, often due to resentment or displeasure

lanced

verb: to pierce or cut with something sharp, especially like a bird's beak piercing a snake

scudded

verb: to move swiftly and lightly, often like something blown by the wind

gingham

noun: lightweight plain-woven cotton cloth, usually checked in white and a bold color

haunches

noun: a buttock and thigh considered together, in a human or animal

scornfully

adverb: in a way that expresses contempt or mocking disrespect

belligerently

adverb: in a hostile or combative manner; aggressively and ready to fight