The Outsiders: Vocabulary Blog 2

Definition:the act or process of surrounding and attacking a fortified place in such a way as to isolate it from help and supplies, for the ...

Miracle Definition: Any amazing or wonderful occurrence. A marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of God Etymology: First used in t...

T-bird Definition: Thunderbird; a large birdlike creature and is believed to be the source of a mythical bird Etymology: probably evolved fr...

regular chip off the block Definition:if someone is a regular chip off the block, they are very similar in looks, behaviour and character to...

Reformatory A reformatory is a juvenile prison where legal minors are sent by (juvenile or general) courts to spend a custodial sentence...

"Frankly speaking, your father might be much stronger than mine, but mine's definitely smarter" Origin: 'Brawn' from ...

Definition: A safe place to hide, especially from the law. Etymology: O.E. hyd, from P.Gmc. *khudiz (cf. O.N. huð, O.Fris. hed, M.Du. huut, ...