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Details Title: Skylark 8-15 Description: Vocabulary for chapters 8-15 Total Flash Cards: 21 Created: 11/20/2003 08:18:43	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term paddock Definition an enclosed area where animals are put to eat grass or exercise Term coyote Definition a mammal related to the dog and timber wolf and is native to western North America Term phonograph Definition a record player Term corral Definition a pen for keeping or capturing livestock Term trembling Definition shaking uncontrollably Term timbers Definition large pieces of wood used for making something Term shawl Definition a square or oblong piece of fabric used as a covering for the head or shoulders Term alarmed Definition frightened/ feeling of danger Term overalls Definition loose trousers made of strong material usually with a bib and shoulder straps Term veterinarian Definition a doctor who treats diseases and injuries of animals Term chattering Definition to click again and again without control Term picnicked Definition had a meal outdoors Term dune Definition a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind Term inlet Definition a small or narrow bay Term slicker Definition a long loose raincoat made of rubberized cloth or plastic Term skylark Definition a common lark that sings as it rises in flight Term loon Definition a diving bird that eats fish, has webbed feet, a black head and a spotted back Term buoy Definition a floating object, anchored in a body of water to mark a channel Term huddled Definition curled up/ crouched Term bonnet Definition a child or woman's hat tied under the chin by ribbons or strings Term ***Secret Word*** Definition Slough - pronounced "Slew". Tell Mrs. Fielder this word pronounced correctly to get your prize!