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belligerent – p.142. He was not belligerent. Definition: fond of fighting, warlike. resolute – p. 153. Mrs. Carter smiled as she looked at the boy, standing straight and resolute beside his dog. Definition: determined, firm. obstacle – p. 155. This was just another obstacle course.
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belligerent – p.142 He was not belligerent. Definition: fond of fighting, warlike
resolute – p. 153 Mrs. Carter smiled as she looked at the boy, standing straight and resolute beside his dog. Definition: determined, firm
obstacle – p. 155 This was just another obstacle course. Definition: Something that stands in the way or stops progress; hindrance
enmity – p. 168 “We can’t have enmity in the troop, and if Carter makes the first offer, you should respond.” Definition: the feeling that enemies have for each other; hatred
feebly – p. 170 His ears came up and his tail wagged feebly a couple of times as if in thanks for the note of confidence in Chuck’s voice; then his ears went down and his tail went between his legs again. Definition: weak
unbearably – p. 179 The pack was growing unbearably heavy, and Jimmy felt he could not go much farther. Definition: not able to be suffered or endured
lenient – page 190 At the next scout meeting the four boys were called up for discipline, but the patrol was inclined to be lenient. Definition: gentle or merciful; not stern or severe; mild
mascot – p. 181 “I move that we adopt Leader as our mascot and that we change our name to the ‘Dog Star Patrol.’” Definition: an animal, person, or thing supposed to bring good luck
route—pg 161 It was like being back at guide dog school, going into a new territory and traveling and unfamiliar route. Definition: a territory to be gone over regulary
hackles—pg 142 Leader was standing in the middle of the room, his head cocked to one side, his ears up, and the hackles on the back of his neck raised just a little. Definition: hairs along the neck or back, especially of a dog, that can be made to stand up
caress—pg 143 He came toward them, his tail wagging in a greeting, and when Carolyn knelt down to hug him, he accepted the caress. Definition: a tender loving touch or hug
ruff—pg 145 “See if you can get this, Jimmy,” Chuck went on. “His ruff is tan, shading into a light gray on his chest and shirt front.” Definition: fringe of hairs or feathers growing around or on the neck