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One who suffers or dies for his principles or beliefs
Noah's dad enjoyed being a martyr for environmental causes. |
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an enclosure made of stakes--can be used as a prison
Noah's mom feared Paine would be sent to the stockade in Key West! |
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secret, private
The two friends shared confidential information. |
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plunged under water
The scuba divers looked for the submerged pirate ship. |
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to overturn
Anne and Caroline capsized their canoe in the river at Mo Ranch. |
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bar at top of door or window
Noah hit his head on the transom as he headed down into the boat's cabin. |
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random, irregular, unpredictable
Lice's stealing Shelly's car and then bringing her earrings was an example of erratic behavior. |
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The upper side of a boat
Hold onto the gunwales of the canoe to keep from tipping over. |
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misled in mind or judgement
Jasper Jr. was deluded to think he could get the best of Noah and Abbey. |
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a very small detail
The court case was thrown out on a technicality--the plaintiff was not read his rights. |
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humiliated, shamed
Tom was mortified to learn that he forgot his lunch for the field trip. |
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humiliated, shamed
Tom was mortified to learn that he forgot his lunch for the field trip. |
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a trick or fraud, a swindle
Did you see the scam to win a million dollars on the internet? |
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something ridiculous, unreasonable
Dusty's dumping claim was an absurdity--the waste bin was rusty and unused. |
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a serious crime
Sinking a boat is a felony in Florida. |
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a tree that grows in brackish water that has many roots
Noah navigated his skiff through the mangroves to escape the crew. |
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to make afraid or to threaten
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Jasper Jr. tried to intimidate Noah by shaking his bicycle. |
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bulky, husky, strong
We need a hefty fellow to carry our duffle bag over the bridge |
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sink intentionally
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The jewel thieves scuttled their boat to hide the evidence. |
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to involve in a crime
The thief tried to incriminate his neighbor by hiding the jewels in the neighbor's backyard. |
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