| action |
something that is done for a specific purpose. |
| arrest |
to slow down; block; stop. |
| commander |
an officer who is the leader of a military unit. |
| flake |
a small, thin piece that has split off from or peeled off of a surface. |
| forward |
toward a place or time that is further on or in the future; ahead. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| middle |
halfway between two things, places, or points. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| peaceful |
quiet; calm. |
| scarce |
not being enough; not easy to get. |
| seal |
a material or object used to close something tight. |
| shady |
in the shade. |
| struggle |
the act or an instance of making a strong effort to resist or escape, especially by wriggling the body. |
| textbook |
a book used for teaching a particular subject. |
| tough |
hard to break; strong; lasting a long time. |