| Term | Definition |
| Shanties | Shacks; poorly built houses |
| Suspected | Guessed |
| Bobs | Moves up and down |
| Bristly | Covered with stiff hairs |
| Callused | Having patches of thick skin; tough |
| Stubble | The short, stiff stalks of grain or hay left on a field after harvesting |
| Craned | Stretched the neck in order to see better |
| Calico | A rough, brightly printed cloth |
| Delaine | A light fabric used for women's dresses |
| Satchels | Small bags used fo carrying books and other small items |
| Platform | A raised floor or surface |
| Lurching | Moving unsteadily from side to side |
| Jolting | Moving in a jerky, bumpy way |
| Depot | A train or bus station |
| Conductor | A person in charge of a train or subway |