Number The Stars
Vocabulary
Chapter 1
rucksack - backpack
prodded - poke at something
sneering - wicked smile
scowling - turned up lip as in an evil smile
defiantly - with a rebellious tone
obstinate - stubborn
trudged - walk heavily
sabotage - destroying a plan.
Chapter 2
murmur - to say something softly
jubilee - an anniversary or special celebration. In this book it is the name of the King's horse
solemn - not cheerful or smiling, very serious
trousseau - the clothes, household linen, and other belongings collected by a bride for her marriage.
enormous - really big
crochet - a handicraft in which yarn is made up into a patterned fabric by looping yarn with a hooked needle.
embroidered - decorated with patterns sewn on with thread.
fiancé - someone who is engaged to be married.