1. The Case of Pablo’s Nose Vocabulary

2. sculptor Number of Syllables: 2 Part of Speech: noun Definition: An artist who carves wood or stone or who shapes clay. Sentence: The sculptor makes drawings before she carves. Synonym: artist

3. straightaway Number of Syllables: 3 Part of Speech: adjective Definition: Without delay Sentence: The ambulance came straightaway. Synonym: immediately

4. alibi Number of Syllables: 3 Part of Speech: noun Definition: A reason or an excuse for not doing something or not being in a certain place Sentence: Dan’s alibi was that he was in his room when the window was broken. Synonyms: explanation, defense

5. retorted Number of Syllables: 3 Part of Speech: verb Definition: Answered sharply. Sentence: Jane retorted angrily when I said the mistake was her fault. Synonym: responded, replied

6. muttered Number of Syllables: 2 Part of Speech: verb Definition: spoke in an unclear way and in a low voice, usually in anger Sentence: Tom muttered a complaint that his sister did not hear. Synonym: grumbled

7. strengthening Number of Syllables: 3 Part of Speech: verb Definition: adding more force and growing in power Sentence: The darkening skies and strengthening wind meant a storm was on the way. Synonym: increasing