Coarse

Definition:Rough; harsh

From the Passage:“Gone was the coarse brown tint!”

ContractDefinition:

To draw together; to decrease in size

From the Passage:“… And by its contraction had turned up one side of

the upper lip…”

Expose

Definition:To uncover; to reveal

From the Passage:“… So that three teeth were exposed in a

perpetual snarl.”

Rent

Definition:Tear; rip; split; opening

From the Passage:“… With a coloured shirt protruding through the rent

in his tattered coat.”

Repulsive

Definition:Causing strong dislike or disgust

From the Passage:“… But the grime which covered his face could not

conceal its repulsive ugliness.”

Respectable

Definition:Suitable in appearance, dress, manners,

etc.; decent

From the Passage:“… We will soon make him cut a much more

respectable figure.”

seam

Definition:To mark with a line, as a cut, wound,

wrinkle, etc.

From the Passage:“Gone, too, the horrid scar which had seamed it

across…”

Shock

Definition:A thick, bushy clump or bunch, as of hair

From the Passage:“A shock of very bright red hair grew low over his

eyes and forehead.”

Slumber

Definition:Sleep

From the Passage:“The sleeper half turned, and then settled down

once more into a deep slumber.”

Vigorous

Definition:Forceful; strong; full of energy

From the Passage:“… And then rubbed it twice vigorously across and

down the prisoner’s face.”