| dawn |
the first light of day that appears in the morning. |
| flood |
a sudden, strong flow of water onto land that should not be under water. |
| gulf |
a large area of ocean partly surrounded by land. |
| hate |
to have a very strong bad feeling toward something; to not like in any way. |
| injure |
to harm or damage. |
| life |
the thing that is in humans, animals, and plants that allows them to grow and to produce more creatures like themselves. Things like rocks do not have life. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| mostly |
almost completely; mainly. |
| pity |
sympathy or sorrow caused by another's pain, bad luck, or suffering. |
| replace |
to put something in the place of another thing. |
| sleep |
to be in a state of rest for the body and mind. When people sleep, their eyes are closed and they are not conscious. |
| speed |
the act of moving rapidly or swiftly. |
| surely |
certainly. |
| uniform |
a special suit of clothing worn by all members of a particular group. |
| visit |
to go or come to see. |