Chapters 1-2
Vocabulary:
Parley V- Hold a conference with the opposite side to discuss terms.
Cease V- Bring or come to an end.
Companion N- A person or thing that is loyal
Enclose V- surrounded or colose off on all sides
Grasp V- A firm hold or grip
Conceal V- To hide
Lapping V- tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
Intruder N- A stranger who comes to an island or a place
Ravine N- A deep cave with water inside
Profit N-a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
Chapters 3-4
Strewn N (Same as scattered)
pelt N- hair, skin, and wool
Cove N- cave
Stern V-Strick
Delight Aj- exited
Tragedy V-disaster or axidient
Scatter Aj-full of/ bundles of _____________________________
Surge N-Crowd
League N- Team
Chapter 5
Perish V- Vanish, death
Decree n-legal authority or order
Shirk V-Avoid
Abalone n-A edible mollusk
Fowl N- A rooster or hen
(as in bird)
Chapter 6
shroud N- length of cloth or an enveloping garment
Stout Aj- brave and determined
ponder V- carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion
overtake V- catch up with the pass while traveling in the same direction
Dune N- A mound or ridge of sand or other loose sediment formed by the wind especially on the sea coast or desert
Chapter 7
Strode V-cross (an obstacle) with one long step.: "by giving a little leap she could stride across like a grown-up
Awl N- a small pointed tool used for piercing holes, especially in leather.
Vain Aj- having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.: "their flattery made him vain
Forlorn Aj- (of an aim or endeavor) unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled; hopeless.
Beckon V- make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow
Overcome V- Able to do or complete something
Chapter 8
Scurry V- (of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps.
Lair N- wild animal's resting place, especially one that is well hidden.
Snarl N- When dogs/ wolves do
Retreat V- Get out of a fight
Scold V- remonstrate with or rebuke
Strode V- walk with a long, decisive step in a specified direction.
Awl N- A small pointed tool used for piercing holes, especially in leather
Vain Aj- producing no result; useless.
Mast N- a tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels, generally carrying a sail or sails.
Forlorn Aj- pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.:
Beckon v-make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow.
Overcome V- succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)
Chapter 9
Stunt V- prevent from growing or developing properly.
forbade V- refuse to allow (something)
Crevice N- a narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall.
Trinket N- a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value.
Ledge N- an underwater ridge, especially of rocks beneath the sea near the shore.
Chapter 10
Befall V-(bad)happen to someone.
Omen N- an event regarded as a portent of good or evil.
Chafe N-wear or damage caused by rubbing.
Seep V- low or leak slowly through a porous material or small holes.
Serpent N- a sly or treacherous person, especially one who exploits a position of trust in order to betray it.
Chapter 11
Deafening Aj- so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else
Brackish Aj- slightly salty, as is the mixture of river water and seawater in estuaries
Clamor N- A loud and confused noise, especially that people shouting vehemently
Harbor N- A place near the coast
Weigh V- How heavy something is.
Chapter 12
Gruel N- A thin liquid food of oatmeal or other meal boiled in milk or water
Legend N- A traditional story.
Secure V- Fix or attach
Chapter 13
Hide V-Hidden/conseal
Pursue V-follow someone or something to catch them
Pierce V-A sharp pointed object
Boulder N- A very large rock
Bellew V-emit deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger
Chapter 14
Lobe N- A roundish and flattish part of something, typically each of two or more such parts divided by a fissure, and often projecting or hanging.
Herb N- Any plant with leaves, seed, or flowers used for flavoring, food medicine, or perfume.
Venture V- A risky or daring or undertaking
basin N- A bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall having faucets connected to a water supply
Stalk V- A stealthy pursuit of someone or something.
Chapter 16
Abandon V- To leave behind
Headland N-a narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea.
Plank N- A piece of wood
Chapter 17
Muzzle N- A face of a dog or horse
Lure V-tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
Warily Av- Cautiously, carefully
Chapter 20
Shimmer V-shine with a soft tremulous light.
Jagged Aj- Having sharp edges
Ancestor N- A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent.
Skim V- To go across or on the water.
each of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours, resulting from the earth's changing position with regard to the sun