https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k en-us 2018-05-21 13:34:48 UTC 2025-12-16 13:52:37 UTC hello@padlet.com rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262355334 Page 137  "426 answered her distress call..." 
Def. To be very anxious, and sorrowful.
The bird called in distressed, as it was being taken.]]> 2018-05-21 13:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262355334 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262355376 Page 141 "...the rain poured down in torrents."
Def. A fast, strong stream of water
The river was so fast, that it had become a torrent.


]]> 2018-05-21 13:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262355376 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262355454 Page 144 "...her wings were around them like insulating blankets."
Def. Something that protects something by being wrapped around them
He put insulating tape, on the cord to prevent any damage.]]> 2018-05-21 13:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262355454 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262355506 Page 145 "...and looked admiringly at each individual."
Def. To do something in a way that shows respect, or approval.
The boy looked at his idol admiringly. ]]> 2018-05-21 13:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262355506 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262355936 Page 148 "Dr. Warner nodded a strong affirmative."
Def. To agree with a statement or request
The solider nodded affirmative, to the generals commands.]]> 2018-05-21 13:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262355936 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262356123 Page 149 "Molly called from the bridge barricades."
Def. A barrier used to defend or to delay someone
The army had finished setting up their defenses, including their barricades.

]]> 2018-05-21 13:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262356123 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262356214 Page 150 "Against regulations."
Def. A rule or directive that has to be followed
The worker followed the regulations every day. ]]> 2018-05-21 13:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/262356214 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263026588 Page 151 "Sam was at his lean-to..."
Def. A temporary shelter, either supported or freestanding.
The solider made a lean-to, to camp out for the night]]> 2018-05-23 13:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263026588 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263027751 Page 153 "...a special kind of poacher."
Def. Somebody who catches animals illegally, and sells them, or their parts
The poacher sold the tusk to the highest bidder. ]]> 2018-05-23 13:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263027751 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263029098 Page 153 "...Chevy pickup with an official insignia on the door."
Def. An official badge of mark of military rank.
He had his insignia on his coat. ]]> 2018-05-23 13:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263029098 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263030302 Page 156 "A boom of thunder as loud as a cannonade shook the bridge."
Def. Heavy gunfire
The solider started hearing the cannonade.]]> 2018-05-23 13:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263030302 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263031630 Page 158 "He found Frightful's hood and deftly put it over Oksi's head."
Def. To do something in a way that it's skillful and quick.
He started running deftly]]> 2018-05-23 13:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263031630 rw001909 https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263033799 Page 159 "I might also be jailed for harboring an endangered species."
Def. To shelter or hide something or someone
The man was suspected of harboring snakes illegally.]]> 2018-05-23 14:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rw001909/pr3ye747628k/wish/263033799