Ch. 2 Vocabulary from Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Aleuts

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People from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, who came to hunt sea otters.

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Ravine

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A narrow, deep valley with steep sides.

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Parley

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A meeting to discuss or negotiate, especially between enemies.

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Vanish

Back

To disappear suddenly.

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Treachery

Back

An act of betrayal or dishonesty.

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Harpoon

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A long spear used to catch sea animals.

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Kelp

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A type of large seaweed that grows in the ocean.

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Mesa

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A flat-topped hill with steep sides.

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Gesture

Back

A movement of the hand or body to communicate something.

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Chief

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The leader of a group or tribe.