queried
questioned
bide time
wait
apprehensively
anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
malevolently
intense ill will, spite, or hatred
singled
to choose
mannerly
polite
agape
wide open (mouth)
rail
to scold in harsh or abusive language
remonstrated
to protest or complain
vermillion
a bright red color
inanely
silly; lacking sense
blurted
to say something suddenly
screeched
give a loud, harsh, piercing sound
cringed
to shrink, bend, or crouch
beleaguered
hard-pressed; troubled
