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A Boy No More: Exploring Life in the Attic

In Chapter 34 of "A Boy No More," we delve into the unique experiences of a boy navigating the complexities of growing up. Set in a small attic room under the roof, this chapter explores themes of isolation and self-discovery. We encounter various expressions, like "wishy-washy," reflecting indecision and the struggle to find one’s identity. From the playful clarity of slang, such as kissing "many times," to the metaphor of a frog - a salamander, we witness a journey of maturity. Join us as we explore the conflict between being ignored and the desire to connect.

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A Boy No More: Exploring Life in the Attic

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  1. Chapter 34 A BOY NO MORE

  2. Straps • A band, a strip

  3. Attic • A small room under the roof

  4. To ignore/ Ignored • To not look at

  5. To stick out/ stuck out • To show

  6. To make out/ made out • To find out • Slang: To kiss many times

  7. Flannel • A type of cloth, like wool

  8. Salamander • A type of amphibian (animal that lives on land and in water)

  9. To poke around/ poking • To push with a finger • To look for something

  10. Wishy-washy • Cannot make decisions

  11. Make up your mind • “Make a decision”

  12. C/O (Care Of) • Send to a temporary, brief address

  13. Making the bed • Putting the bed in the perfect condition

  14. Inspection • Checking for mistakes

  15. Buff • To polish, to shine • Slang: having lots of muscles

  16. Armoire • A wardrobe, a place with doors and shelves to keep clothes

  17. To survey/ surveyed • To look in detail, to examine

  18. Foursquare • Firm, strict

  19. To tear/ tore • To pull apart, to make something less perfect

  20. To upend/ upended • To turn

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