Greenglass House by Kate Milford Vocabulary List, Chapters 13-15

having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people :having or showing arrogance

The Devil, who is not usually arrogant, almost never loses.

to be pushed outward by air

The colors were subtle and varied, and the forms the shapes built were fluid and seemed to have motion of their own, from the frothing water at the bow of the clipper to the sails billowing in the wind.

to climb or crawl in an awkward way

Milo clambered into bed and pulled the patchwork blanket up to his chin.

something that makes a person feel less sadness, disappointment, etc.

“I think only people I show myself to can hear me. But I’m sure you looked less crazy than some of the other nutters here,” she offered. “If that’s any consolation.”

to deal with (something difficult or unpleasant)

"...Actually,” she snapped, “don’t bother. Please just pack up your things and go. You’ll have to figure out how to contend with the weather on your own.”

feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry

When someone asked her a direct question, she answered, but Mrs. Hereward was so loudly indignant that this hadn’t happened very often.

not usual or normal

Still, it’s happened, though it’s a rare and peculiar thing when it does.

hard and severe in nature or manner : very strict and serious

She fixed him with a stern look.

happening or done very suddenly and quickly with no effort to be careful or polite

“Sneaky, aren’t we?” Mr. Vinge observed as the man carried Milo into the living room and dropped him unceremoniously onto the rag rug before the fireplace.

not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble

Trigemine knew enough about Blister to be wary of him, but even if he hadn’t, no mere peddler would’ve been summoned to help with this task.