Chapter 1

Question 1

supercilious

Answer 1

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

Sentence: Now he was a sturdy, straw haired man of thirty with a rather hard mouth and a supercilious manner

Question 2

Wan

Answer 2

of unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color.

Sentence: •She was a woman of distinguished bearing, though small, with a wan, sad look in her eyes always, but he r true emotion hid behind a cheerful smile.

Question 3

intimation

Answer 3

make known subtly; hint

Sentence: He departed without the slightest mention of his purpose or giving the least intimation by whom he was sent