reflect
show an image of
lecture
long speech that scolds or reprimands
musty
stale, moldy; out-of-date
intently
with earnest and eager attention
involuntary
not done of one's own free will; automatic; unintentional; spontaneous
brittle
Easily broken; not flexible
commence
to begin, to start
beckon
to signal or summon, as by nodding or waving
gnarled
knotted, twisted, lumpy
eerie
weird; mysterious; strange and frightening
hurl
throw forcefully; shout out violently
ominous
Menacing; threatening
scoundrel
a mean or wicked person
Scalawag
deceitful and unreliable person
reveal
make visible