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A Mystery of Heroism

Practice or review vocabulary from the story

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courageattitude of facing anything dangerous or difficult
lieutenantan officer of lower rank in the army
majoran officer of middle rank in the army
ordera command
salutea military greeting
riska danger
canteena small metal or leather container to carry liquids
wella man-made place made to get water from underground
corda thick string or thin rope
bucketan open metal plastic or wooden container with handle to carry water
trembleto shake uncontrollably
shellsexplosives for shooting from a large gun
under firebeing shot at
daretry to get someone to do something danagerous or that they don't want to do
back outquit
mad rusha hurry
gurglingflowing unevenly (like water through a narrow place)
woundedinjured or hurt
pinto hold or keep in one position - can not move
twigsmall very thin tree branch
heroismgreat bravery or courage
look squarely in the eyeto face with courage - not turn away

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