Vocab 1
Scull
a light, narrow boat propelled by oars
to move at the same rate, exactly together
Synchronized
very hard or unpleasant work
Toil
Ways 15 year old Joe learned to fend for himself.
List 3
He defended the chicken coop.
He foraged for food in the woods.
He figured out ingenious ways to make money.
He worked labor-intensive jobs.
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
Invulnerable
Gaff Hook
a pole with a sharp hook on the end used to stab a large fish and then lift the fish into the boat or onto shore
a fitting attached to the boat that holds an oar and keeps it in place
Oarlock
faced with difficulty or uncertainty about what to say, think, or do
Perplexed
Why was Joes nickname Hobo Joe?
He was teased for wearing the same thread-worn sweater each day.
He was ridiculed for his enormous appetite.
Vanquished
overcome or defeated in battle or in a conflict or contest
Derelict
abandoned or neglected
to reduce to a lower position or rank
Demote
the act of ordering that something not to be done or used
Prohibition
Why was Joe afraid to loose his spot on the team?
He would not be able to pay for school
Boisterous
marked by or expressive of exuberance and high spirits
Regatta
a boat race
to be bewildered or confused
Flummoxed
to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority
Prevailed
Describe Joyce Simdars
Joyce was raised by strict parents, so she admired Joe and the freedom he had to pave his own way.
Hated the limits of society
Begrudgingly took a job as a house cleaner.
Loved Joe no matter what else was happening.
Morosely
marked by or expressive of gloom
of high birth, rank, or station
Aristocratic
a visible representation of something abstract
Embodiment
Describe George Pococks ideology of rowing.
A symphony of motion.
A unique experience that creates bonds of trust and hope in those involved.