"John Henry" boulder - a large rock worn away by water and weather glimpse - a short look hollered - cried loudly or shouted horizon - the line where earth and sky seem to meet rhythm - any movement with regular repetition of a beat or accent shivered - shook with cold, fear, or excitement tunnel - an underground passage

"Marven of the Great North Woods" cord - a unit of measurement for cut wood depot - a railroad or bus station flapjacks - pancakes grizzly - a large fierce bear of North America snowshoe - shoes with wooden frames and strips of leather stretched across

"On the Pampas" brand - mark by burning skin with a hot iron bridles - part of harness that fits on horse's head calves - young cows or bulls corral - where horses are kept herd - a group of animals of one kind initials - first letters of names manes - hair on horses' necks reins - straps fastened to the bridle

"The Storm" accident - something harmful or unlucky that happens unexpectedly coaxed - persuaded gently nuzzled - rubbed with the nose soothing - calming; comforting tornado - violent and destructive whirlwind wail - a sound that is like a long, loud cry

"Rikki-tikki-tavi" cobra - a large, poisonous snake coiled - wound around into a pile or a curl lame - unable to walk properly plunged - threw with force into something triumph - victory; success

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