Chapter 1
purse: to pucker
gorge: a narrow cleft with steep, rocky walls
cascades: a waterfall descending over a steep, rocky surface
inspired: as an influence, like, or thought does
Chapter 2
brisk: quick active
hemlock: an evergreen conifer with thin bark and shallow roots
upholstered: to provide with coverings
congregate: to come together
riffles: to turn hastily; flutter or shift
eddies: small whirlpools
emphatic: instance; clearly defined
frantically: wild excitement; frenzied
Chapter 3
strode: to have walked with long steps
conquer: to gain a victory over
lolled: lean in a relaxed manner; recline
whisked: to move with a rapid, sweeping stroke
combustible: capable of catching fire
independent: not influenced by the thoughts or actions of others
Chapter 4
edible: fit to be eaten as food
non edible: not fit to be eaten as food
mussels: any bivalve mollusks
implements: any tool, utensil, or equipment used an activity
fringe: decorative border
Chapter 5 & 6
remote: far apart; secluded
obvious: easily understood, seen, or recognizable
flanges: provide a place for attachment of other objects
cavity: a hollow place
exhausted: drained of strength or energy
reaped: to gather
escorted: to accompany
wiry: resembling wire
teetered: to move unsteadily
Chapter 7
shallow: of little depth; not deep
shinnied: to climb by holding fast
exertion: vigorous action or effort
stroobly: (Amish term) disheveled or tousled
quiver: case for carrying arrows and the arrows in the case
nubby: small lumps
raving: excessively beautiful
Chapter 8
deadfall: a trap where weight falls and crushes prey
bough: branch of a tree
hoods and jesses: a short strap fastened around the leg of a hawk and attached to the leash
Jack in the Pulpit: North American plant
Chapter 9
trillium: flower of the lily family
bloodroot: flower of the poppy family
berate: to scold
stately: majestic, elegance
harassing: to trouble by repeated attacks
niche: an ornamental recess in a wall
baron: member of the lowest grade of nobility
tethers: a rope or chain used to fasten an animal to something
Chapter 10
loping: long, easy strides
carcass: dead body of an animal
poaching: to take/kill game illegally
hypnotized: to influence or control
mess of fish: untidy group of fish
Chapter 11 & 12
vessel: hollow concave utensil for holding liquids
inspiration: something inspired, as in an idea
tethered: rope or chain to fasten an animal to an object
furtively: sly; shifty
scrabbly: insignificant small; sparse
sassafras: American tree with egg-shaped leaves and long clusters of greenish -yellow flowers
pennyroyal: aromatic plants of the mint family.