| Term | Definition |
| scrutinize | look; examine or look at closely |
| appear | look; seems like |
| remarked | said; made a statement |
| conveyed | said to pass on information or understanding |
| lumbered | went; walked slowly, in a lazy fashion |
| trudged | went; walked in a tiring way that requires effort |
| adores | likes; loves completely and unconditionally |
| prefers | likes; likes one thing over another |
| plop down | sit; sit in an exhausted or frustrated manner |
| perch | sit; sit tall and ready for action |
| abscond | run; to run away with something of value or from trouble |
| flee | run; to run away in fear |