| A | B |
| avalanche | A large amount of snow, ice, stones falling rapidly down the side of a mountain. |
| trembling | To shake; to shiver. |
| hero | A person who does brave or important things to help others. |
| dike | A thick wall built to hold back water. |
| trickling | To flow im a small stream. |
| windmills | A tall structure with sails on poles, or "arms" that stick out from the top and spin around using the power of the wind. When the arms spin, a machine inside grinds up grain or pumps water. |
| echo | A sound that seems to be repeated because it is thrown back from far away. |
| gurgling | Making a noise like bubbling water. |
| flooded | To cover with water. |
| rumbling | To make a low, rolling sound like thunder. |
| numb | Having no feeling; not able to feel anything in some part of the body. |
| pinkies | The little finger on a person's hand; the finger farthest from the thumb. |
| homesick | Sad due to wanting to go home; missing one's home. |
| water bugs | Very large, slow-moving insects. |
| guts | slang meaning having courage; bravery. |
| wimp | Slang. A person whow is weak and afraid. |
| swatted | To Hit with a quick hard blow. |