Glossary

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The Woman on Platform 8

Glossary

inferno (n) – region that resembles hell

heaving (v) – to raise or lift with force

dismally (adv) – cheerless

serenity (n) – reverence

encounter (v) – brief meeting

clutched (v) – grasped (something) tightly

imposing (adj) – grand and impressive in appearance

embarrassed (v) – felt awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed

nuisance (n) – causing inconvenience or annoyance

staggered (v) – walked or moved unsteadily, as if about to fall

wagging (v) – move rapidly to and fro

resentfully (adv) – feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly

grinning (v) – smiling broadly

squatting (v) – crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching the back of one's thighs

hustling (v) – push roughly; jostle

shrieked (v) – uttered a high-pitched piercing sound

mowed (v) – moved slowly into the crowed station

patronizing (adj) – treat in a way that is apparently kind

obviously (adv) – in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly

jolted (v) – moved with sudden jurk