| A | B |
|---|
| ornament | a thing that is pretty rather than useful |
| strand | long thin pieces of something |
| sinew | in the body, strong material that connects muscle to bone |
| gnaw | to bite something for a long time |
| brush | branches broken off from trees or plants |
| scarce | not a lot of |
| legend | a story from long ago |
| ravine | low area in the earth with steep sides |
| gazing | to look at something for a long time |
| reed | long stem of a certain plant |
| shelter | a building that protects people |
| whales | large animals that live in the ocean; they look like a very big fish |
| sandpit | thin piece of sandy land, sticking out into the water |
| bull help | large brown plants that grow below the sea |
| lined | put a border around |
| mat | a piece of material used on floors, in front of doors |
| store | keep something to use later |
| gathered | collected; brought in |
| legend | a story from long ago |
| quarreled | argued |
| belongings | things you own |
| crooked | bent; not straight |
| pole | a long rod, usually made of wood or metal |
| difficulty | trouble; problems |
| secure | safe |
| foxes | animals that look like small dogs with furry tails |
| growling | making low, angry sounds |
| perch | a small fish |
| utensils | tools for eating food |
| deepened | made deeper |
| broadened | made broader or wider |
| pitch | a dark, sticky material used to cover things so water does not go through them |
| gruel | hot cereal that is watery and not tasty |
| hollowing | taking out what is inside of someting |
| ashes | powder left after something has burned |
| embers | a very hot piece of wood left after a fire |
| mice | very small animals; they often eat food that is left out |
| face | the front part of something |
| cracks | splits; breaks in a surface |
| shelves | flat pieces that are attached to a wall; used to hold objects |
| comfortable | somethng that is nice to be in or around |
| prowling | humming quietly |
