Popper, ch. 1-10 Flashcards
“Heavens preserve us! I must stop in and see Mrs. Popper at once. I would never have believed it. I will be going now.”
Mrs. Callahan
stopped
ceased
“I am sorry, my love, but you can’t always tell what a penguin will do next.”
Mr. Popper
standing or sitting with straight posture
erect
to cut off
disconnect
displays
exhibits
coasted or slid down
tobogganed
felt dissatisfaction
regretted
“Gook.”
Captain Cook
“Mister, you win. I’ll fix your extra handle.”
the service man
energetic and active
lively
“Watch for a surprise. Sighning off. Signing off.”
Admiral Drake
inactive
idle
“Take that thing out of my shop. This is no zoo.”
the barber
“This kind of bird was never made for this climate, you know.”
the veterinarian
to turn away someone’s attention
distract
“I never thought we would hav ea penguin for a pet. Still, he behaves pretty well, on the whole.”
Mrs. Popper
“We’ll call him Cook- Captain Cook.”
Mr. Popper
“Oh dear! You looked so neat and handsome when you started for your walk. And now look at the front of you.”
Mrs. Popper
insensitive
unsympathetic
