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Turtle Bay

Vocabulary for the story Turtle Bay

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trainedTo coach in or accustom to a mode of behavior or performance
wiseHaving the ability to know what is true, right, or lasting
messageA usually short communication transmitted by words, signals, or other means from one person, station, or group to another
patientlyCapable of calmly awaiting an outcome or result; not hasty or impulsive
litterA disorderly accumulation of objects; a pile. Carelessly discarded refuse, such as wastepaper
eagerHaving or showing keen interest, intense desire, or impatient expectancy.
tankA large, often metallic container for holding or storing liquids or gases
wavesA ridge or swell moving through or along the surface of a large body of water
beachThe shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly.
pondA still body of water smaller than a lake.
soilThe top layer of the earth's surface, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with organic matter
sandFine particles of stone; Small loose grains of worn or disintegrated rock.
heat lampa high-power lamp that is used for heating
water disha dish to hold water for animals to drink
grassAn expanse of ground, such as a lawn,
oceanThe entire body of salt water that covers more than 70 percent of the earth's surface
boxA container typically constructed with four sides perpendicular to the base and often having a lid or cover
snorkelA breathing apparatus used by swimmers and skin divers, consisting of a long tube held in the mouth
hatchlingA newly hatched bird, amphibian, fish, or reptile.
shoreland along the edge of an ocean, sea, lake, or river; a coast
instinctA powerful motivation or impulse.
informto tell or present facts
persuadeto make you believe in it
entertainto have the reader enjoy



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