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Island of the Blue Dolphins
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English
5th Grade
11/12/2011

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cease
(verb)
Definition
come to an end;stop
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sparingly
(adverb)
Definition
avoiding waste;economical;frugal
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idle
(adjective)
Definition
doing nothing;not busy;not working
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forlorn
(adjective)
Definition
miserable and hopeless because left alone and neglected
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sinews
(noun)
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tendon;strength;energy
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bellow
(verb)
Definition
make a loud deep noise;roar
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reproachfully
(adverb)
Definition
cause of blame or disgrace
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ravine
(noun)
Definition
a long deep,narrow valley eroded by running water
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parley
(verb)
Definition
conference or informal talk to discuss terms or matters in dispute
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shirker
(noun)
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a person who avoids doing work
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decreed
(verb)
Definition
official decision;law;something ordered or settled by authority
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scurry
(verb)
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run quickly;scamper;hurry
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crevice
(noun)
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narrow crack or split;fissure
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gruel
(noun)
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a thin almost liquid food made by boiling oatmeal,in water or milk
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warily
(adverb)
Definition
cautiously;carefully
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haunches
(noun)
Definition
the fleshy part of the body around the hip
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fledgelings
(noun)
Definition
a young bird that has just grown feathers needed for flying
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hobble
(verb)
Definition
walk awkwardly;limp
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quiver
(verb)
Definition
to shake;shiver;tremble
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