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Pg 159: " 'I also might be jailed for harboring and endangered species.'"
Def: give a home or shelter to
Sent: The zoo harbors animals in their exhibits.

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Pg 158: "He found Frightful's old hood and deftly put it over Oksi's head."
Def: in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.
Sent: the ballet dancer moved deftly and precisely.

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Pg 156: "A boom of thunder as loud as a cannonade shook the bridge.
Def: a period of continuous, heavy gunfire
Sent: the race was so loud it could be compared to a cannonade.

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Pg 153: " 'They were in an old green Chevy pickup with an official insignia on the door.' "
Def:a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem.
Sent: The grocery workers had insignia's imprinted on their shirt to tell costumers that they worked there.

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Pg 153: " 'Poachers- a special kind of poacher,' said Leon."
Def:a person who hunts or catches game or fish illegally.
Sent: The poacher used the wild and rare fish to make thousands of dollars.

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Pg 151: "Sam was at his lean-to, his elbows propped on his knees, his binocs pinned on the green pick up."
Def:a temporary shelter, either supported or freestanding.
Sent: The boy made a lean-to with his father so that in the summer he can sleep in it.

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Pg 150: " 'Against  regulations. These birds are protected by federal law.' "
Def: rules
Sent: robbery and shop lifting is against regulations.

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Pg 149: " 'Lets see the babies,' Molly called from the bridge barricades."
Def: an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces.
Sent: the construction workers set up barricades to keep people from falling.

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Pg 148: "Dr. Werner nodded a strong affirmative."
Def: approval or agreement.
Sent: The boss nodded affirmative to the plan to send up prices.

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Pg 145: "She bellied up to the little peregrines and looked admiringly at each individual."
Def:in a way that shows respect or warm approval.
Sent: The mother looked admiringly at her new born, healthy baby.

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Pg 144: "Her chicks were under her breast feathers, nestling against her brood patch; her wings were around them like insulating blankets."
Def: protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.
Sent: when they built the house, they but insulating material to keep the house warm during cold winters.

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Pg 141: "Just before noon, the rain poured down in torrents,"
Def:a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
Sent: The relentless rain poured in torrents.

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Pg 137: 426 answered her distress call and dropped down beside her.
Def:extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
Sent: Before her performance, she was distress and her heart beating extremely fast.