He must have been held back several grades, because he was the only sixth grader with acne and the start of a WISPY beard on his chin.
Thin, feathery
There was a triumphant fire in her eyes, as if I had done something she had been waiting for all semester.
Feeling like youve won; victorious
It is weird being alone with a teacher, especially Mrs. Dodds. Something about the way she looked at the frieze, as if she wanted to PULVERIZE it.
To crush up; break into small pieces
He just kept on collecting paychecks, spending the money on cigars that made me NAUSEOUS.
Feel like you have to vomit or throw up.
