125 Words Every 8th Grader Should Know: List 5

I treated him with indifference, and I stayed aloof and emotionally distant. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement

Bill is a very nice fellow, amiable and full of knowledge, experienced on mountain trails, and with the inestimable bonus that he is a gifted orthopedic surgeon—just what you want in a dangerous wilderness. A Walk in the Woods

Every surface was polished and clean, and a mahogany cabinet against the wall contained dainty porcelain figures. The Subtle Knife

Slowly like the ebbing tide the sea and the rivers drew back and the earth was dry again. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

“I knew it! I knew it! Oh, my Jo, I am so proud!” and Beth ran to hug her sister and exult over this splendid success. Little Women

He walks leisurely, with a calm, almost lazy gait. The Night Circus

The girl held tight to the unicorn's neck as it tumbled headlong through the dark forest. Stardust

I was offended, took it far too much to heart and was insolent and beastly to her, which, in turn, made her unhappy. The Diary of a Young Girl

Miss Page said all she wanted to do was motivate her students to do their homework. The Glass Castle

I walked home, musing over what he had said, and presently it seemed to me there was truth in his words, and I felt a little comforted. Nectar in a Sieve

Yet the revelations that have come out over the last five years have been startling. BBC (Oct 2, 2021)

He covered his mouth with a paw to stifle a giggle. Redwall

Some genres, such as the scholarly journal article, force an author to lay out her point in a summary, an abstract, or a synopsis. The Sense of Style

“And do acknowledge what you’re feeling. That doesn’t mean you need to wallow in it, but labeling your feelings — recognizing you’re sad or overwhelmed in some moments — will allow you to function better.” Washington Post (Apr 6, 2020)

I kept at it for a few days before my interest waned. Challenger Deep