READING BOOK VOCABULARY (1st part)

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SARAH'S STORY

CHAPTER 1 - What's wrong with Abigail?

The hang: To kill (someone) by tying a rope attached from above around their neck and removing the support from beneath them (often used as a form of capital punishment).
An acquaintance of witchcraft: An act of witchcraft
Get into trouble: To have new problems
Amazed: Astonished
Helplessly: Without strength

CHAPTER 2 - Strange Behaviour in the Woods

Pretending: Act as if
A spoilt girl: Term aimed at children who exhibit behavioral problems from being overindulged by their parents
Spanking: An act of slapping, especially on the buttocks as a punishment for children.
Whisper: Speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy
Approach: Come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time
To gasp in amazement: A sudden loud intake of breath with one's mouth because of surprise
Spultter: Make a series of short explosive spitting or choking sounds

CHAPTER 3 - The Meeting in the Church

Insane: In a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill // Shocking; outrageous
Insanity: The state of being seriously mentally ill; madness // Extreme foolishness or irrationality
To nod: Lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.
Bonfire: Is a large but controlled outdoor fire, used either for informal disposal of burnable waste material or as part of a celebration

CHAPTER 4 - Tituba in Trouble

Beggar-woman: A woman, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food
To gasp in disbelief: A sudden loud intake of breath with one's mouth because of shock
To wring the hands: If someone wrings their hands, they hold them together and twist and turn them, usually because they are very worried or upset about something
''What business is that of yours?'': It means that you should nor care about it
To blame: To say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening:
''Have it your way'': Used to indicate angrily that although one disagrees with something said or proposed, one is not going to argue further.
To feel pity of: A strong feeling of sympathy that you have for someone because they are very unhappy or in a bad situation.
To have a hard time with: It means that something is so difficult to do for you
To be guilty: To be culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing

CHAPTER 5 - No Turning Back

Gallows: A structure, typically of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals
Relieved: No longer feeling distressed or anxious; reassured.
To slam: To shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly // To criticize severely (INFORMAL)
Bewitching: Enchanting or delightful

CHAPTER 6 - Time to Escape

Beam: A long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building // A ray or shaft of light
Betrayal: The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; treachery