| A | B |
| dedicated | devoted to a special purpose |
| natural | found in nature, not made by people |
| volunteers | people who offer to help usually without pay |
| rescue | the act of saving from harm |
| scrubbing | rubbing in order to wash or clean |
| prevents | keeps something from happening |
| bough | large branch of a tree |
| commanded | gave an order |
| drenched | made completely wet |
| appeared | came into sight |
| imagine | suppose, guess |
| memory | all that a person can remember |
| scowling | having an expression of anger or disapproval on one's face |
| fluttering | moving with quick, light, flapping movements |