Word of the Day for Pirates Past Noon

engrave - To carve, cut, or etch a design or letters into

p. 2 - He took out the medallion. It was gold. The letter M was engraved on it.

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horizon - the intersection of the earth and sky as seen by an observer

p. 11 - A tall sailing ship was on the horizon.

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raid - A surprise attack by a small armed force; break in; invasion; forced entry

p. 16 - Three hundred years ago, pirates raided Spanish treasure ships in the Caribbean Sea.

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shriek - A shrill, often frantic cry; scream; yelp

p. 25 A gleeful shriek pierced the air.

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doom - Inevitable destruction or ruin; trouble; tragedy

p. 28 Or prepare to meet thy doom.

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hoist - To raise or haul up with or as if with the help of a mechanical apparatus; lift

p. 34 Hoist 'em aboard!

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gale - A very strong wind.

p. 43 - "Gale's a-blowin'!" said Pinky.

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omen - A phenomenon supposed to portend good or evil; a prophetic sign; warning

p. 48 - "The bird's an omen, Cap'n!" shouted Stinky.

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swoosh - To flow or swirl abundantly.

p. 55 - The parrot swooshed into the tree house.

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scribe - A professional copyist of manuscripts and documents.

p. 61 - Oh yes. Many wonderful books. I want to borrow them for our scribes to copy