Island of the Blue Dolphins Vocabulary 1-6

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Bundles

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A collection of things, or a quantity of material, tied or wrapped up together.

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Mesa

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A tableland, an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs.

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Barred

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Closed or secured with a long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material.

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Chest

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A large strong box, typically made of wood and used for storage or shipping.

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Dunes

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A mound or ridge of sand or other loose sediment formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert.

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Pursue

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To follow or chase after something.

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Leagues

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A unit of distance, traditionally used to measure the distance a person can walk in an hour.

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Harbor

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A sheltered body of water where ships, boats, and barges can be docked.

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Shirkers

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People who avoid work or responsibility.

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Elevation

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The height above a given level, especially sea level.