a V-shaped cut

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big, strong

"Ben was a burly man"

grave, sober, serious

"Attean had a solemn look on his face."

an uncivilized person

"How could he possibly teach a savage to read?"

to save something

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a deep red color

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a trap used to catch animals

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causing sorrow or pity

"Matt ruefully returned to his cabin."

to reflect a sparkling light

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the loss of respect, honor

"If Attean did not find his manitou he would be a disgrace to his tribe."

to hold out against

"He could not endure another meal of fish." 

a high wall built as a barrier

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to want something someone else has

"Matt envied Attean's unhampered life."

a sickness marked with high fever and delirium

"Mom was sick with typhus." 

a metallic substance

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