Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
adversary
/ˈædvəsəri/An enemy or opponent in a contest, conflict, or fight.
resolutely
/ˈrezəluːtli/In a firm, determined, and unwavering manner.
tatters
/ˈtætəz/Torn pieces of old, worn-out cloth or clothing.
maroon
/məˈruːn/To leave someone alone and abandoned in an isolated place, such as an uninhabited island.
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From the side of the steep hill, a shower of gravel fell rattling through the trees. I turned quickly and saw a strange figure jump behind the trunk of a pine. I could not tell whether it was a bear, a monkey, or a man. It looked dark and shaggy, and the fear of this unknown danger stopped me in my tracks. I was now trapped on both sides: behind me were the murderers, and before me was this mysterious creature. Silver seemed less terrifying than this beast of the woods, so I turned around and began to walk back...
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