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Delaney Patterson 6/13/11 English 1 Hubcap - a removable cover for the center area of the exposed side of an automobile wheel, covering the axle. Gallantly - brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt. Cunning- skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness; guile. Almighty- having unlimited power; omnipotent, as God. Having very great power, influence Informal, extreme; terrible Circumstances- a condition, detail, part, or attribute, with respect to time, place, manner, agent, that accompanies, determines, or modifies a fact or event; a modifying or influencing factor Idolizes- to regard with blind adoration, devotion Delinquent- failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense. Vague- not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed Unceasingly- not ceasing or stopping; continuous Bootlegging- to deal in (liquor or other goods) unlawfully. Reformatory- Also called reform school. A penal institution for reforming young offenders, especially minors. Premonition- a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment a forewarning. Sprawled- to sit or lie in a relaxed position with the limbs spread out carelessly or ungracefully Transmission- a system of shafts, gears, torque converters, etc, that transmits power, esp the arrangement of such parts that transmits the power of the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle Booze- any alcoholic beverage; whiskey. a drinking bout or spree.