The Stray by Cynthia Rylant- Vocabulary

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Distressed

Back

very upset, worried, or sad

Front

Very, very tired; no energy left

Back

Exhausted

Front

"Grudgingly"

Back

They did it even though they didn’t really want to

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abandoned

Back

left alone; no one is taking care of it

Front

Shy or scared; not confident

Back

Timid

Front

trudged

Back

Walked slowly and with effort because you are tired

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Trembling

Back

Shaking because you are scared, nervous, or cold

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Glistened

Back

Shined or sparkled, usually because it is wet.

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Heavily

Back

With a lot of weight or force; very strongly

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Astonish

Back

To surprise or amaze someone