Island of the Blue Dolphin Vocab Ch. 16-20

Front

Waving or swinging something, like an arm.

Back

Flailing

Front

A slow running pace

Back

trotting

Front

Attention:

Back

Heed

Front

Large ocean bird with a bag in its lower bill for catching fish.

Back

Pelican

Front

Left without protection or care

Back

Abandoned

Front

Rest or sleep on a perch

Back

roost

Front

A dark viscous substance from distillation of organic materials, especially tars.

Back

pitch

Front

Upper legs, including hips

Back

haunches

Front

A long, slender opening

Back

shaft

Front

Attracts or tempts:

Back

lure