Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapter 23 28
Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapter 23 -28
shore • the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water.
anchor • a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom, typically one having a metal shank with a ring at one end for the rope and a pair of curved and/or barbed flukes at the other.
reflection • the throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.
sheltered • (of a place) protected from bad weather.
deserted • (of a place) empty of people.
nest • a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young.
fledgling • a young bird that has just fledged.
teetering • move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth.
frisked • pass the hands over (someone) in a search for hidden weapons, drugs, or other items.
shield • protect (someone or something) from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience.
strand • the shore of a sea, lake, or large river.
gash • a long deep slash, cut, or wound.
scarcely • only a very short time before.
reproach • address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.
smelt • a small silvery fish that lives in both marine and fresh water and is sometimes fished commercially, in particular.
swoop • (especially of a bird) move rapidly downward through the air.
clipped • trim or remove the hair or wool of (an animal)
snare • a trap for catching birds or animals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord.
howl • a long, loud, doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf.
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