Glossary

 Straight talker: A person who speaks simply and honestly.

Kind: a group of people or things having similar characteristics.

"all kinds of music"

Polite: Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.

"they thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so"

Prompts: (of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling).

"his death has prompted an industry-wide investigation of safety violations"

Stood: have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet.

"Lionel stood in the doorway"

Supporters: a person who approves of and encourages someone or something (typically a public figure, a movement or party, or a policy). 

"Reagan supporters"

Nearby: close at hand; not far away.

"he slung his jacket over a nearby chair"

Dreadlocks :a hairstyle in which the hair is washed but not combed and twisted while wet into tight braids or ringlets hanging down on all sides.

"a stately Rastafarian in dreadlocks nursed a dark ale"

Drums: A percussion instrument sounded by being struck with sticks or the hands, typically cylindrical, barrel-shaped, or bowl-shaped, with a taut membrane over one or both ends.

Look forward to: Await eagerly.

"we look forward to seeing you"

Frightened: Afraid or anxious.

"a frightened child"

Embarrassed:feeling or showing embarrassment.

"an embarrassed silence"

Held: Grasp, carry, or support with one's arms or hands.

"she was holding a brown leather suitcase"

Get engaged: often describes people who have committed to getting married.

Leave school: leave school means something like graduating or finishing your degree

Awful: very bad or unpleasant.

"the place smelled awful"

Outgoing: friendly and socially confident.

"she's an extremely affable, jovial, outgoing type of person" 

Thrilling: causing excitement and pleasure; exhilarating.

"a thrilling adventure"

Trak: a long arduous journey, especially one made on foot.

"a trek to the South Pole"