Vocabulary
Chapter 1
raid - A surprise attack by a small armed force, break into, invasion
page 3 - Morgan le Fay had told him that it was a very dangerous time, with Vikings raiding the coasts.
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Chapter 2
civilization - society in an advanced state of social development, refinement, sophistication, cultivation
page 12 - Scholars today praise the brave Irish monks who helped keep Western civilization alive.
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Chapter 3
invader - someone who enters by force in order to conquer, raider, intruder
page 19 "I-I'm not an invader," said Jack.
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Chapter 4
monastery - the residence of a religious community
page 26 - The monastery had a stone wall all around it.
quarters - housing available for people to live in, lodgings, residence, accommodations
page 27 - "There are our sleeping quarters," he said.
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Chapter 5
voyage - A long journey to a foreign or distant place, especially by sea, passage, cruise, crossing
page 36 - "Now go, and may God be with you on your voyage home."
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Chapter 6
haste - To move or act swiftly; hurry, quickness, rush
page 43 - "Make haste!" he said to the other monks.
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Chapter 7
anchoring - To hold fast by or as if by an anchor, secure, attach
page 50 - The ship's anchoring rope was pulled tight.
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Chapter 8
caption - A title, short explanation, or description accompanying an illustration or a photograph, subtitle, description
Page 58 - He read the caption aloud.
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Chapter 9
glitter - To sparkle brilliantly; glisten, sparkle, twinkle, dazzle, shimmer, flash, gleam
page 62 - Its scales glittered pink and green in the sunlight.
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Chapter 10
enchantress - A woman who practices magic; a sorceress
page 67 - The enchantress sighed.