absently

A facial expression that shows you are thinking about something else or are not listening


aloud

To speak in your normal voice; not silently or in a whisper.


disbelief

Not beling able to believe that something is real. 


discouraged

To make someone less determined, hopeful or confident. 


funny pages

The comics section of the Sunday newspaper. 



manner

A person's way of behaving towards another.


markup

An amount of money added to the price of something. 


mirth

amusement


monuments

A statue, building, or other structure placed over a grave in memory of the dead.



persisted

To continue to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop.


resignation

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable.


tone

A quality, feeling, or attitude expressed by the words that someone uses in speaking or writing.


utter

To say something or to make a sound with your voice.


Warmth flooding his cheeks

To blush, feeling embarrassed.