The document discusses Pablo, a sculptor, who is creating a face out of stone. He is making a nose for the sculpture but has trouble getting it right. After several attempts at sculpting the nose, Pablo decides to leave work for the day in frustration, unable to strengthen his skills at sculpting the correct nose.

1. “The Case of Pablo’s Nose”

2. sculptor artist who creates sculptures (three-dimensional works of art) The sculptor is making a face out of stone.

3. straightaway right away The man left work straightaway.

4. alibi excuse that proves a person couldn’t have committed a crime The man had an alibi of being home watching TV when the bank got robbed.

5. retorted answered sharply The boy retorted back to the crowd .

6. muttered said quietly and often angrily, with lips partly closed The woman muttered the answer to her friend.

7. strengthening having the ability to make someone or something stronger Continually reading is strengthening your knowledge of information.