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The Cay: Chs. 13-15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grindstone | grinder, stone to smooth or sharpen |
| Strands | threads, fibers |
| Fascination | interest, curiosity |
| Diameter | width, distance across a circle |
| Foundation | ground, the base |
| Welted | swells, bumps |
| Crevices | narrow cracks or openings, especially in rocks |
| Burrowed | dug a hole or created a space for oneself |
| Lurking | existing as an unsuspected threat or danger |
| Coarser | thicker, rougher |
| Sparingly | done in moderation to preserve resources |
| Distinctively | uniquely, specifically |
| Anxiously | nervous, eager |
| Tempest | storm, hurricane |
| Pesky | annoying, bothersome |
| Receded | retreated, pulled away |
| Abruptly | suddenly, quickly |
| Eerie | spooky, strange |
| Stobs | Stumps, stakes |
| Unbearable | difficult, unpleasant, or impossible to tolerate |