[Q]: finally , i said , '' there 's nothing worse than that . '' she nodded , a flash of open vulnerability on her face . '' we both screwed up . '' '' we sure did . '' '' i guess we could n't just break up like normal people . '' i managed a smile . '' jenn , you know i 'm not...

[A]: normal

[Q]: finally he dragged a symbol shaped like a lightening bolt into the last space . '' seven . '' instantly , a flashing green button appeared in the center of the number symbol circle . and now a soft green light was shining out from the edges of the scanner cover . the three friends stared at it for a moment before alejandro got the courage to slowly lift the cover of the...

[A]: scanner

[Q]: he knew his actions would force the elders of the order to recognize his commitment and elevate his status . to belong to the order of the serpent was an honor . if he could pull this task off he would be admitted to the inner circle . his destiny in life would be set allowing him to interact with the rich and powerful . matt 's oxford school friend had cautiously introduced him to the...

[A]: order

[Q]: pa had a spotting scope , but he preferred to go observe our target , '' up close and personal , '' as he would say . this particular day as we walked down to the target a big black bird flew directly overhead . without a second 's hesitation pa raised the rifle to his shoulder and fired , the bird instantly dropped from the sky . we walked down into the hay field and i picked up the...

[A]:
bird