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03/06/2012

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advantage
Definition
a favorable position
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unweildy
Definition
not easily managed
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lure
Definition
to attract in order to capture
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bow net
Definition
a special bowed net used for trapping wild birds
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fledgling
Definition
a young bird just learning to fly
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menacingly
Definition
in a threatining manner
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jesses
Definition
a short strap attached to the leg of a bird. a leash may be attached to the jesses
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curtly
Definition
in a rude, abrupt manner
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query
Definition
a question; an inquiry
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prospect
Definition
possibility
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chinks
Definition
a narrow opening
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inexplicably
Definition
without explanation or reason
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curry
Definition
a blend of very powerful spices
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breach
Definition
a hole or blank space in something
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craning
Definition
to stretch or strain one's neck in order to see
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tickertape
Definition
a thin strip of paper that reported the latest stock market information by telegram before the invention of the computer
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outrageous
Definition
far from what is right or proper; shocking; terrible
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heaved
Definition
to utter with a long, deep breath
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resignation
Definition
the act of giving up or quiting a position or job
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bulky
Definition
having great volume or size
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agile
Definition
capable of moving quickly and easily; nimble
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debris
Definition
the scattered pieces or remains of something that has been broken, destroyed or thrown away; ruble
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dachshund
Definition
a small dog with a long body, drooping ears and very short legs
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embankments
Definition
a mound of earth or stone built to hold back water or hold up a road
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maneuver
Definition
to move or quide in a clever, planned way
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crayfish
Definition
a water animal that looks like a lobster but is much smaller
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antics
Definition
funny acts or actions intended to draw attention
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persistent
Definition
refusing to give up
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marveled
Definition
to be filled with wonder or admiration
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paling
Definition
to cause to become whitish in color
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lagoon
Definition
a small body of water seperated from the sea by sandbars or coral reefs
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supple
Definition
moving with ease; limber
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cocooned
Definition
to surround or cover as a cocoon
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companionship
Definition
the relationship of friends or comrades
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crag
Definition
a steep portion of rock that juts out of a cliff
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azure
Definition
light to medium blue
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