| A | B |
| particular | one specific thing of its kind |
| postscript | a note added to the end of a letter or other writing |
| determine | to decide |
| dunk | to push under water |
| rescue | to save from danger |
| lateral | to the side; away from the midline |
| stream | a steady flow; a small river |
| burn | to damage or destroy by fire; to sting or hurt |
| stretcher | something long & flat for carrying an injured person |
| assess | to estimate or decide the worth of something |
| disgusting | gross, strongly disliked |
| nonfiction | a story or piece about true events |
| circumstances | the facts or details of a situation |
| vessel | a ship; a container; a tube containing body fluid |
| escape | get away from danger |
| lick | pass the tongue over |
| plot | the sequence of events in a story |
| flashback | present action is interrupted to show past events |
| growl | a sound some animals make when they are angry |
| unstrap | take away the ropes or bands that hold something |
| weapon | something you use to fight with |
| crack | a line of separation in a material, a partial split |
| rub | move over something with pressure |
| strategy | an overall plan of action |
| monitor | To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note |
| purpose | reason for doing something |
| preview | see in advance, beforehand |
| caption | a title or short description of a picture |
| remains | what is left over after a death or damage |
| alley | A narrow street or path, often between buildings |
| unconscious | not awake; unaware |
| debris | The remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| struggle | to try extra hard to do something; fight |
| tip over | to fall/make something fall on its side |
| raging | very angry, extreme |
| dazed | confused or stunned |
| soaking | extremely wet |
| physician | doctor |
| pour | spill, flow out |
| skill | the ability to do something well |
| damage | harm or injury that lessens value |
| defenseless | helpless; without protection |
| scared | afraid, frightened, feeling fear |
| scary | causing fear; making people afraid |
| recover | get better; get something back |
| injured | hurt or harmed |
| neighbor | a person who lives near you |
| obstacle | something that gets in the way |
| safety | free of danger and harm |
| cheer | shout praise or encouragement |
| field | an area of cleared land |
| huge | very big |
| steer | guide the direction of |
| chase | run after/ try to get |
| anxiety | uneasiness or worry about the future |
| issues | concerns, problems |
| mood | How you feel |
| grief | sadness after a death, etc. |
| transition | change |
| genre | type or category |
| wisdom | good sense based on experience |
| judgment | the ability to make a good decision or opinion |
| define | describe exactly |
| instead | rather than |
| belief | something you think is true |
| succeed | accomplish; do well |
| veil | a cloth that covers the head and face |
| summary | main idea and important points |
| rarely | almost never |