April 23 2025 Double Block. 1st Half - NFA Ch 32 - Ch 34 - Page 228 - 248 & 2nd Half - Book Review Work Time > Teams

Silent Read 20 min

Chapter 32 to 34


Next: Ch 32 - Ch 34 - Page 228 - 248 

Vocab: Ch 32-34

Thwarted 

Tenterhooks: refers to a state of anxiety, suspense, or nervous anticipation. 

Subdued 

Defined:

Thwarted means prevented from achieving a goal or having plans obstructed.

Tenterhooks refers to a state of anxious anticipation or suspense.

Subdued means quiet, restrained, or softened in intensity.

Ashen: Pale or gray in color – Typically referring to someone's complexion when they are very sick, shocked, or frightened.


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