Number the stars Vocabulary

4. To remain silent or hold oneself aloof in a sullen, ill-humored, or offended mood
5. with derision or contempt
6. to contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt
8. to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit.
9. to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear or indecision
10. making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking
11. tending to cause or excite suspicion questionable suspicious behavior
14. to waste time
15. A strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush or sweep
16. to walk lamely; limp.
17. to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner.

1. (of a person, ideas, tastes, manners, etc.) altered by education, experience, etc., so as to be worldly-wise; not naive
2. Ungracefully thin and rawboned. Bony or gaunt.
3. a past participle of strike.
5. To run or go hastily quick
7. to put an end to or bring to an end
10. to sink to a low or lower level.
12. to be or lie on or along the edge of something
13. To be stretched or spread out in an unnatural or ungraceful manner
17. to shine with or reflect a subdued tremulous light gleam faintly.