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Heroes Don’t Run

Ranks

RecruitA newly enlisted or drafted member of the military or an organization

CivviesCivilian Clothes (not military uniform)Civilian: a person who is not a member of the military, police, or fire fighting organization

Satchel

CadenceA rhythm, regular beat

To navigateTo move through, to walk or find your way

To cool offTo become more calm or reasonable

When your mom is really angry, you need to give her time to cool off before you talk to her again.

To moistenTo make a little wet

Leo did not want to cry but his eyes moistened when he saw the Lion King.

To pesterTo annoy without stopping, to bother

My little brother pestered me until I gave him some money to go away.

DevotedLoyal and loving

A devoted friend never leaves you when you’re in trouble.Rex is so devoted to basketball, he plays it during nutrition, lunch, and after school.

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To go at each otherTo argue, debate, or fight

Tommy and Howard went at each other when Tommy found out that his girlfriend was cheating on him with Howard.

Pullman berth

ReinA controlling powerExpression: take the rein

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To straggleTo break away from the line

The baby deer straggled away from the group and was eaten by a lion.

Stake truck

Bullhorn

Get the lead outTo hurry, to move faster

We are late for the movie! Get the lead out, guys!

Sprawling, To sprawlTo be spread out, using a large area

The internment camp sprawled in all directions in the desert.The baby sprawled across the bed.

PlatoonA military unit (two or more sections)

Garrison hatA type of military hat that is foldable to the side

BatonA rod or club that is used as a mark of authority and power

FortunateHaving good luck

The student was fortunate to receive a $10,000 scholarship for college.I like reading the fortunes in the cookies at Chinese restaurants.

LumpA big piece with no shape

GreenNot fully developed or grown, immature

HeadAt the front, or beginning

The most important person always sits at the head of the table.

QuartermastersIn the military, a quartermaster is a person in charge of giving clothes and other supplies for the soldiers

Dungaree

BluejacketA sailor in the navy

To enrageTo make extremely angry

Tommy enraged the teacher when he said a bad word in class.The enraged teacher gave Tommy a referral.

CounselAdvice or opinion

David’s brother counseled David when he broke up with his girlfriend.The counselor tries to help students make better choices for college.

BarbersA person whose job is to cut (men’s) hair

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