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Question | Answer |
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ravine | a long, deep, narrow valley eroded by running water. |
tonyon bush | an evergreen shrub having leathery leaves, small white flowers, and red, fleshy, berrylike fruit. |
parley | to discuss matters especially with an enemy. |
leagues | a unit for measuring distance, usually about 3 miles. |
idle | doing nothing ; not working; not busy. |
pelt | skin of a hairy animal such as an otter. |
kelp | any of various large; tough brown seaweed. |
scarcely | not quite; barely. |
bales | a large bundle of material securely wrapped or bound for shipping or storage. |
cormorant | large seabirds with pouches under their beaks for holding caught fish. |
reef | ridge of rocks or coral at or near the surface of the water. |
befell | to happen to. |
carcasses | body of a dead animal. |
barred | to block; obstruct. |
surged | to rise and fall; move like waves. |
mesa | a small, high plateau with a flat top and steep sides |