The Strongest One

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The Strongest One

• Joseph Bruchac

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decorated

• Something that is decorated is made prettier.

• The room was decorated with balloons and
  streamers.

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symbol

• A symbol is a picture or a shape that stands for
  something else.

• A heart is a symbol of love.

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darkened

• When something is darkened, it becomes dark or is
  made darker.

• The darkened hallway was spooky and eerie.

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gnaws

• When a person or an animal gnaws on something,
  they keep chewing on it.

• The dog gnaws on the bone.

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securing

• When you secure something, you are fastening it
  firmly.

• The boy is securing the button on his jacket.

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weakest

• A person or character is the least strong among
  the others is the weakest.

• The weakest character in the story could not lift
  the big rock.