Verbs
to call someone to come, often in an official or serious way
summon
not moving or responding, as if frozen or in a daze
catatonic
a small engine attached to the back of a boat to make it move
a long, loose robe worn by some Muslim women, usually covering the whole body except for the face, hands, and feet
abaya
a scene of wild and noisy confusion or chaos
pandemonium
to burn the surface of something with intense heat
sear
tall and thin, often moving in a slightly awkward way
lanky
a person who has to leave their home because of war, danger, or disaster
refugee
– a person running away to avoid being caught, often by the police
fugitive
wide, open walkway, often near the sea or in a park, where people stroll
promenade
to temporarily stop or hold something in place, sometimes in the air
suspend
acting in an excited or nervous way, sometimes uncontrollably
manic
the front part of a boat or ship
prow
the main body of a ship or boat, not including the sails or engine
hull
a thick, heavy stick used by police as a weapon
truncheon
to appear in a large or frightening way, often in the distance
loom
feeling like you owe someone for helping you or doing you a favor
beholden
an object believed to bring good luck or protect from harm
talisman
a dark-colored liquid used to clean cuts and wounds to prevent infection
iodine
a wave with a foamy, white top, often seen in rough waters
whitecap
to feel afraid or lose courage when facing danger
quail
covered in broken pieces from something destroyed, like buildings or roads
rubble-strewn
a raised, red mark on the skin caused by a hit or injury
welt
– information, often misleading, used to influence people’s opinions
propaganda
a huge and powerful sea creature or something very big and strong
leviathan