Hesitates (verb): To pause or delay in action, speech, or decision-making, often due to uncertainty or doubt.
Blitzball (noun): A fictional game played by the characters in "A Separate Peace," described as a combination of football and rugby.
Boundaries (noun): Limits or borders that define the extent or scope of something, whether physical, mental, or metaphorical.
Ceremoniously (adverb): In a formal or dignified manner, often with attention to ritual or tradition.
Sportsmanlike (adjective): Behaving in a fair, honorable, and respectful manner, especially in the context of sports or competition.
Bumblers (noun): People who act in a clumsy or incompetent way.
Trampling (verb): To tread heavily or forcefully upon something, often causing damage or destruction.
New Hampshire (proper noun): A state in the northeastern United States, known for its mountains, forests, and rural character.
Optimistically (adverb): In a hopeful or positive way, expecting the best possible outcome.
Unconsciously (adverb): Without conscious awareness or intention, often referring to actions or behaviors performed automatically or instinctively.