Chapter 1
Fatigue
the condition of being tired in body or mind
Glimpses
a quick look
Snarling
to growl and show teeth in a threatening or vicious way
Captive
taken and held as or as if a prisoner
Abandon
to give up something you own, by leaving it.
Desperate
having a great need or desire
Signaled
a movement, action, or device used to communicate instructions, warning, or other information.
Shivering
to tremble or shake.
Disobedience
the act of refusing or failing to obey
Quaver
to tremble or shake
Winced
to draw suddenly back from something painful or frightening
Scarecly
almost not; just barely
Grimacing
a twisting of the face to show pain, disgust, or anger
Grief
great sadness
Raiders
one that leads a surprise attack by small force.
Groveling
to demean or humble oneself, cower
Thicket
a thick patch of shrubs, bushes, or small trees.
Endured
to continue through time; last.
Provision
a stock of needed materials or supplies.
Crouched
to lower oneself close to the ground by bending the legs.
Skidded
to slide suddenly sideways
Cairns
a pile of stones put up as a landmark or monument