chastise criticize.
port here, a place to secure a bicycle.
Birthmother a female who is assigned to give birth to three children within three years, after which she becomes a Laborer.
House of the Old a facility, similar to a nursing home, in which elderly people reside and are cared for by Caretakers.
droning on speaking continuously; chattering idly.
hoarded selfishly accumulated.
Caretaker a person who cares for the elderly in the House of the Old.
Collection Crew people assigned to pick up food trays left outside of dwellings.
Stirrings feelings of sexual desire.
