The Cricket in Times Square

The Cricket in Times Square Glossary

murmur

To speak softly and indistinctly.

lurch

An abrupt, uncontrolled movement.

niche

A shallow nook in a wall.

sheen

The shine on a surface.

refined

Cultivated and proper.

leery

Cautious, wary, or suspicious.

din

Loud, harsh noise.

prophesy

To predict or reveal.

timid

Shy or fearful; showing a lack of confidence.

wistful

Longing for something.

scrounge

To look for scraps of food or abandoned materials.

eavesdrop

To listen secretly to a conversation.

venture

To dare to do something or go somewhere.

furiously

Quickly or wildly.

ashamed

Embarrassed.

amateur

Someone who does a task non-professionally.

keen

Having or showing enthusiasm.

scornful

Showing displeasure.

forlorn

Unhappy or miserable.

abrupt

All-of-the-sudden.

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