Chapter 5 Number the Stars

Acting bossy or like you're in charge, demanding attention or obedience.

• imperious

• gesture

• haul

• trunk

A movement or action that expresses a feeling or idea, like waving or pointing.

• imperious

• lean

• gesture

• stalk

To pull or drag something heavy or big, like pulling a wagon full of toys.

• gesture

• lean

• sighed

• haul

Breathing out heavily to show you're tired, sad, or frustrated.

• sighed

• haul

• lean

• murmur

To bend or move your body in a particular direction, like leaning against a wall or leaning forward.

• lean

• gesture

• stalk

• murmur

To speak softly or quietly, like when whispering or talking in a gentle tone.

• stalk

• frantically

• scornfully

• murmu

To follow someone or something quietly and carefully, like a cat stalking a mouse.

• stalk

• murmur

• haul

• frantically

Doing something quickly and with a lot of energy because you're worried or in a hurry.

• scornfully

• frantically

• imperious

• haul

Showing dislike or disrespect for something or someone, often with a facial expression or tone of voice that shows you think it's not important.

• frantically

• scornfully

• imperious

• sighed

large, sturdy container with a lid that is used for packing and carrying clothes, personal items, or other belongings when traveling

• haul

• trunk

• lean

• stalk