chapter 1-9 the family under bridge vocab

Front

Grotesque carved face or figure from a building gutter, acting as a spout.

Back

gargoyles

Front

A child spending most time in slums.

Back

street urchin

Front

Following a course

Back

meandered

Front

A domed roof structure with side vents.

Back

louver

Front

A low story between two others in a building, typically between the ground and first floors.

Back

mezzanine

Front

A platform by water for loading/unloading ships.

Back

quay

Front

Stand or wait idly without purpose.

Back

Loitering

Front

Fishing net that hangs vertically with floats on top and weights below, encircling fish.

Back

seine

Front

Basic monetary unit of Switzerland and others.

Back

francs

Front

Gently and persistently persuade someone to do something

Back

coax