Figures of speech used in Jonathan livingston seagull?

Clamor

1. A loud uproar, as from a crowd of people:

Mob

A big noisy group of people who are shouting or fighting

Insanity

1. The condition of being insane;

Knack

1. A special skill, talent, or aptitude:

Shimmer

1. To shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleam faintly.

Transparent

If something is transparent, you can see through it:

Glass is transparent.

1. purpose : but, intention, dessein

2. shame : honte

3. board : planche

4. to scrabble : gratter pour trouver, chercher à tâtons

5. weak : faible