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Blue Dolphins ch9-15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abandoned | Left behind or deserted. |
| Briskly | Quickly and actively. |
| Burden | A heavy load or something difficult to carry. |
| Carcass | The dead body of an animal. |
| Cormorant | A type of large sea bird that dives for fish. |
| Crevice | A narrow crack or opening in a surface. |
| Dusk | The time of evening just before it gets dark |
| Flank | The side of an animal or person. |
| Forage | To search for food. |
| Gnawed | Chewed on something repeatedly. |
| Haunches | The hips and upper thighs of an animal or person. |
| Hasten | To hurry or move quickly. |
| Lair | The home or resting place of a wild animal. |
| Ledge | A narrow shelf on a cliff or rock wall. |
| Linger | To stay somewhere longer than necessary. |
| Lure | Something that tempts or attracts. |
| Mussel | A type of shellfish that lives in water and has a dark shell. |
| Pelt | The skin of an animal with the fur still on it. |
| Piercing | Very loud and sharp. |
| Ravine | A deep, narrow valley with steep sides. |
| Sinew | A tough band of tissue that connects muscles to bones. |
| Snare | A trap used to catch animals. |
| Solemn | Serious and thoughtful. |
| Tether | A rope or chain used to tie something up. |
| Tread | To step or walk on something. |