June 5 2023 Chapter 15 The Way It Changed Pg 130 & Chapter 16 The Long Stumble Pg 138

 Chapter 15 The Way It Changed Pg 130 


  1. Diminished: refers to something that has been reduced, made smaller, or weakened in some way.

  2. Obliged: means being under a moral or legal obligation to do something. It implies a sense of duty or responsibility to fulfill a request.

  3. Lulled: to be soothed or calmed, often to the point of relaxation or drowsiness.

  4. Complacency: refers to a state of self-satisfaction, accompanied by a lack of awareness or concern about potential dangers, problems, or deficiencies.

  5. Protruding: means sticking out or extending beyond the surface or normal level.

  6. Catatonic: refers to a condition characterized by a lack of responsiveness associated with a state of unresponsiveness, immobility, and abnormal motor behaviors or postures.

  7. Mooring: refers to the act of securing or fastening a boat or ship to a fixed object, such as a dock or anchor, to keep it stable and in place.

  8. Prostrate: Prostrate means lying flat on the ground, face down or completely stretched out.

 Chapter 16 The Long Stumble Pg 138 

  1. Mewled: refers to a sound or vocalization typically made by a baby or young child. It describes a high-pitched, whimpering cry or a soft, plaintive sound expressing distress or discomfort.

  2. Devoid: means completely lacking or empty of something. It suggests a state of being entirely without a particular quality, characteristic, or element.

  3. Dignity: refers to the quality or state of being worthy of respect, honor, and esteem.

  4. Mirth: refers to amusement, laughter, or joyousness, often accompanied by a sense of lightheartedness and gaiety.

5. Cog in the system: is an idiomatic expression that metaphorically refers to a person who plays a small or unimportant role within a larger system or organization. It suggests being a minor part of a larger machinery or structure, with limited individual agency or impact.

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