1. Scattered, p.10 par. 6
2. Annie was shining her flashlight on the books scattered about.
3. verb-- I think the word means the books were not in an orderly fashion.
4. scattered-- object that are thrown about an area
5. this word gives better insight to the setting. it helps the reader visualize the inside of the tree house.
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1. shuddered, p. 11 par. 3
2. Jack shuddered. of course he remembered! how could anyone forget seeing a real live tyrannosaurus rex?
3. verb--to tighten up with fear
4. shuddered--briefly tremble from something that makes you uncomfortable
5. this word lets the reader know that on that particular adventure, jack had uncomfortable moments.
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1. loomed, p. 14 par 1
2. a huge castle loomed out of the fog.
3. verb. to peek out
4. loomed--an object that appears big and is not clearly noticable
5. this word adds mystery and excitement to the castle.
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1. fanfares, p. 22 par. 7
2. fanfares were played to announce different dishes in a feast.
3. noun. type of instrument
4. fanfares--introduction of something with trumpets
5. using the fanfares helps the reader visualize the feast and the importance of each food being served.