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32 Cards in this Set
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cobra
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a big, scary snake
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shivered
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shook with cold, fear, or excitement
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bridle
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a part of a horse harness that fits on the horse's head
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tunnel
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an underground passage
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depot
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a railroad or bus station
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brand
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to mark by burning skin with a hot iron
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grizzly
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a large fierce bear of North America
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accident
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something harmful or unlucky that happens unexpectedly
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calves
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young cows or bulls
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reins
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straps fastened to the bridle
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initials
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first letters of names
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herd
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a group of animals of one kind
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coiled
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wound around into a pile or a curl
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nuzzled
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rubbed with the nose
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soothing
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calming; comforting
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wail
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a sound that is like a long, loud cry
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coiled
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wound around into a pile or a curl
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corral
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a structure in which horses are kept
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plunged
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threw with force into something
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triumph
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victory; success
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hollered
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cried or shouted loudly
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rhythm
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any movement with regular repetition of a beat or accent
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boulder
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a large rock worn away by water and weather.
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glimpse
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a short look
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cord
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a unit of measurement for cut wood
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horizon
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the line where earth and sky meet
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flapjacks
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pancakes
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snowshoes
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shoes with wooden frame and strips of leather stretched across
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manes
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long heavy hair on horses' necks
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coaxed
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persuaded gently
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tornado
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a violent and destructive whirlwind
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lame
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unable to walk properly
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