Writing Tip June 4th

• arched a sly brow:  sly, haughty
• blinked owlishly:  just waking, focusing, needs glasses
• brows bumped together in a scowl:  worried, disapproving, irritated
• brows knitted in a frown: worried, disapproval, thoughtful
• bug-eyed:  surprised, fear, horror
• cocky wink and confident smile:  over confidence, arrogant, good humor, sexy humor
• eyes burned with hatred: besides hatred this might suggest maniacal feelings
• eyes flashed: fury, defiance, lust, promise, seduction
• eyes rolled skyward: disbelief, distrust, humor
• forehead puckered:  thoughtful, worried, irritation
• frustration crinkled her eyes
• gaze dipped to her décolletage: sexual interest, attraction, lust
• gimlet-eyed/narrowed eyes: irritation, thoughtful, mean, angry
• gleam of deviltry:  humor, conniving, cunning
• kept eye contact but her gaze became glazed: pretending interest where there is none/bordom
• narrowed to crinkled slits:  angry, distrust
• nystagmic eyes missed nothing (constantly shifting eyes):  Shifty
• pupils dilated:  interested, attraction to opposite sex, fear
• raked her with freezing contempt
• slammed his eyes shut:  stunned, furious, pain
• squinted in a furtive manner:  fearful, sneaky
• stared with cow eyes:  surprised, disbelief, hopeful, lovestruck
• subtle wink:  sexy, humor/sharing a joke, sarcasm
• unrelenting stare: distrust, demanding, high interest, unyielding

• ambled away:  relaxed, lazy
• barged ahead:  rude, hurried
• battled his way through the melee:  desperate, anger, alarm
• cruised into the diner:  easy-going, feeling dapper, confident
• dawdled alongside the road:  lazy, deliberate delay for motives, unhurried, relaxed
• dragged his blanket in the dirt:   sadness/depressed, weary
• edged closer to him:  sneaky, seeking comfort, seeking protection, seeking an audience
• he stood straighter and straightened his tie:  sudden interest, sexual attraction
• held his crotch and danced a frantic jig: demonstrates physical condition – he has to pee
• hips rolled and undulated:  sexy walk, exaggerating for sex appeal
• hovered over them with malice/like a threatening storm: here it’s malice, but one may hover for many reasons.
• hunched over to look shorter:  appear inconspicuous, ashamed of actions, ashamed of height
• leaped into action feet hammering the marbled floor:  eager, fear, joyous
• long-legged strides:  hurried, impatient
• lumbered across:  heavy steps of a big man in a hurry
• minced her way up to him: timid, sneaky, insecure, dainty or pretense at dainty
• paced/prowled the halls:  worried, worried impatience, impatient, diligently seeking pivoted on his heel and took off:  mistaken and changes direction, following orders, hurried, abrupt change of mind, angry retreat
• plodded down the road:  unhurried, burdened, reluctant
• practiced sensual stroll:  sexy, showing off
• rammed her bare foot into her jeans: angry, rushed
• rocked back and forth on his heels: thoughtful, impatiently waiting
• sagged against the wall:  exhausted, disappointment
• sallied forth:  confident, determined
• sashayed her cute little fanny:  confident, determined, angered and determined
• shrank into the angry crowd:  fear, insecure, seeking to elude
• sketched a brief bow and assumed a regal pose: confident, mocking, snooty, arrogant skidded to an abrupt halt: change of heart, fear, surprise, shock
• skulked on the edges of the crowd: sneaky, ashamed, timid
• slithered through the door:  sneaky, evil, bad intentions
• stormed toward her, pulling up short when: anger with a sudden surprise
• swaggered into the class room:  over confident, proud, arrogant, conceited
• tall erect posture:  confidence, military bearing
• toe tapped a staccato rhythm:  impatience, irritation
• tottered/staggered unsteadily then keeled over:  drunk, drugged, aged, ill
• waltzed across the floor:  happy, blissful, exuberant, conceited, arrogant

• cocked his head:  curiosity, smart-alecky, wondering, thoughtful
• cocked his head left and rolled his eyes to right corner of the ceiling:  introspection
• droop of his head: depressed, downcast, hiding true feelings
• nodded vigorously: eager
• tilted her head to one side while listening:  extreme interest, possibly sexual interest

• a lackluster smile:  feigning cheerfulness
• cigarette hung immobile in mouth: shock, lazy, uncaring, relaxed casualness
• clinched his jaw at the sight:  angered, worried, surprised
• curled her lips with icy contempt
• expelled her breath in a whose:  relief, disappointment
• gagged at the smell: disgust, distaste
• gapped mouth stare:  surprised, shock, disbelief
• gritted his teeth:  anger, irritation, holding back opinion
• inhaled a sharp breath:  surprise, shock, fear, horror
• licked her lips:  nervous, sexual attraction
• lips primed: affronted, upset, insulted
• lips pursed for a juicy kiss
• lips pursed like she’d been chewing a lemon rind: dislike, angry, irritated, sarcasm
• lips screwed into: irritation, anger, grimace, scorn
• lips set in a grim line: sorrow, worried, fear of the worst
• pursed her lips:  perturbed, waiting for a kiss
• scarfed down the last biscuit:  physical hunger, greed
• slack-mouthed:  total shock, disbelief
• slow and sexy smile:  attraction, seductive, coy
• smacked his lips: anticipation
• smile congealed then melted into horror
• smile dangled on the corner of his lips: cocky, sexy
• smirked and tossed her hair over her shoulder:  conceit, sarcasm, over confident
• sneered and flicked lint off his suit: sarcasm, conceit
• spewed water and spit: shock
• stuck out her tongue: humor, sarcasm, teasing, childish
• toothy smile:  eagerness, hopeful
• wary smile surfaced on her lips

• nose wrinkled in distaste/at the aroma
• nostrils flared:  anger, sexual attraction
• nose in the air:  snooty, haughty

• crimson with fury
• handed it over shame-faced
• jutted his chin: confident, anger, forceful
• managed a deadpan expression:  expressionless
• muscles in her face tightened:  unsmiling, concealing emotions, anger, worried
• rested his chin in his palm and looked thoughtful
• rubbed a hand over his dark stubble:  thoughtful, ashamed of his appearance
• screwed up her face:  anger, smiling, ready to cry, could almost be any emotion
• sneered and flicked lint off his suit: conceit, derision, scorn

• a vicious yank
• arm curled around her waist, tugging her next to him:  possessive, pride, protective
• bit her lip and glanced away:  shy, ashamed, insecure
• brandished his fist:  anger, threatening, ready to fight, confident, show of pride
• clamped his fingers into tender flesh:  anger, protective, wants to inflict pain
• clenched his dirty little fists: stubborn, angry
• clapped her hands on her hips, arms crooked like sugar bowel handles:  anger, demanding, disbelief
• constantly twirled her hair and tucked it behind her ear:  attracted to the opposite sex, shy crossed his arms over his chest: waiting, impatient, putting a barrier
• crushed the paper in his fist:  anger, surrender, discard
• dived into the food: hunger, eager, greedy
• doffed his hat:  polite gesture, mocking, teasing
• doodled on the phone pad and tapped the air with her foot:  bored, inattention, introspection
• drummed her fingers on the desk:  impatient, frustrated, bored
• fanned her heated face with her hands: physically hot, embarrassed, indicating attraction
• fiddled with his keys: nervous, bored
• firm, palm to palm hand shake:  confident, honest
• flipped him the bird: sarcastic discard
• forked his fingers through his hair for the third time:  disquiet/consternation, worry, thoughtful
• handed it over shame-faced:  guilt, shame
• held his crotch and danced a frantic jig:  physical need to relieve himself
• limp hand shake:  lack of confidence, lack of enthusiasm
• propped his elbow on his knee: relaxed, thoughtful
• punched her pillow:  restless, can’t sleep, angry
• rested his chin in his palm:  thoughful, worried
• scratched his hairy belly and yawned:  indolent, bored, lazy, relaxed, just waking
• shoulders lifted in a shrug:  doubtful, careless discard
• slapped his face in front of God and country:  enraged, affronted/insulted
• snapped a sharp salute:  respect, sarcastic gesture meaning the opposite of respect
• snapped his fingers, expecting service:  arrogant, lack of respect, self-centered
• sneered and flicked lint off his suit
• spread her arms wide: welcoming,  joy, love
• stabbed at the food: anger, hunger, determined
• stood straighter and smoothed his tie:  sudden interest, possible sexual interest
• stuffed his hands in his pockets: self-conscious, throwing up a barrier
• sweaty handshake:  nervous, fearful
• touched his arm several times while explaining:  sign of attraction, flattery, possessive
• wide sweep of his arms:  welcoming, all inclusive gesture, horror

• collapsed in a stupor:  exhausted, drunk, drugged, disbelief
• enthroned himself at the desk:  conceit, pronouncing or taking ownership
• exploded out of the chair:  shock, eager, anger, supreme joy
• roosted on the porch rail like a cock on a hen house roof:  claiming ownership, conceit, content
• sat, squaring an ankle over one knee:  relaxed and open
• slouched/wilted in a chair and paid languid attention to:  drowsy, lazy, depressed, disinterest, sad, totally relaxed, disrespectful
• squirmed in his chair: ill at ease, nervous, needs the bathroom

• flung himself into the bed: sad, depressed, exhausted, happy
• prostrated himself: surrender, desperate, miserable, powerless, obsequious, fawning, flattering
• punched her pillow:  can’t sleep, anger, frustrated
• threw himself on the floor kicking and screaming: tantrum

• body stiffened at the remark:  offended, anger, alerted
• body swayed to music:  dreamy, fond memories, enjoys the music
• bounced in the car seat, pointing:  excitement, fear, eager
• cowered behind his brother:  fear, shyness, coward, desperate
• curled into a ball:  sorrow, fear, sleepy, defensive
• heart galloping:  anxiety, joy, eager
• held his crotch and danced a frantic jig
• humped over his cane, each step shaking and careful: pain, aged
• inhaled a deep breath and blew out slowly: buying time to find words/thoughtful, reconciled
• quick and jerky like rusty cogs on a wheel:  unsure of actions, self-conscious, tense, edgy
• rocked back and forth on his heels:  impatient, cocky, gleeful
• manhandled the woman into a corner:  bully, anger
• slumped shoulders: defeat, depressed, sad, surrender
• stiff-backed:  priggish, haughty, affronted
• stood straighter and straightened his tie:  sexual interest, wants to make an impression
• stooped and bent: aged, arthritic, in pain
• stretched extravagantly and yawned:  tired, bored, unconcerned
• sweating uncontrollably: nervous, fear, guilt
• tall erect posture:  confidence, military bearing
• was panting now at:  afraid, exhausted, out of breath, sexual excitement

why love evan peters as quicksilver (1/?)