Chapter 1 - part 1
a dilapidated vehicle (like an automobile)
jalopy
slightly open
ajar
an imaginary fierce wild animal
catawampus
a low soft felt hat with the crown creased lengthwise
fedora
to move sliding along back and forth, or without lifting
shuffled
not expressed in, or accompanied by words
wordlessly
a sign, usually over the entrance of a theater or arena, that displays the names of featured attractions and principal performers
marquee
a usually collarless sweater or jacket that opens the full length of the center front
cardigan
stammered
a sudden disappointment
agony
to focus or concentrate one's gaze attention intently or obsessively
fixated
a person who wears mostly black clothing, uses dark, dramatic makeup, and often has dyed black hair
goth
declared to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil
condemned
a shortcoming, fault; defect; flaw
imperfection
giving direction or attention to a single object
concentration
very fashionable
trendy
intense pain of mind or body
agony
an unwillingness or ability to work with others
uncooperative