[ sood-n-im ]

a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity; pen name

[ aj-i-teyt ]

to shake or move briskly

[ tawr-ee ]

an American colonist who supported the British side during the American Revolution

[ sur-uhp-tish-uhs ]

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

[ ab-skwoch-uh-leyt ]

to flee; abscond

[ dahy-dak-tik ]

intended for instruction; instructive:

[ kawr-pyuh-luhnt ]

large or bulky of body; portly; stout; fat

[ dahy-uh-jet-ik ]

(of sound in a movie, television program, etc.) occurring within the context of the story and able to be heard by the characters

[ ih-loo-si-deyt ]

to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain