| Term | Definition |
| hatchet | a small, short -handled ax, to be used with only one hand |
| kindling | small pieces of wood or other material used for starting fires |
| quills | a collection of sharp, hollow spines on the back of a porcupine |
| shelter | a place that provides protection from the weather |
| slithering | a sliding, slipping movement |
| survival | the preservation of one's life; the continuing of life |
| terrified | extremely frightened |
| frustration | the discouragment and irritation that comes from not being able to achieve one's goal |
| musty | having a stale, moldy smell |
| rasping | having a rough scratchy sound |
| gingerly | carfefully avoiding harm or danger |
| intitial | beginning, first |
| expression | a look on one's face that shows a certain mood or feeling |
| staff | a long stick or cane sometimes used as a weapon |
| lance | a long wooden spear used as a weapon |
| glancing | striking a surface at such an angle as to fly off to one side |
| ignite | to cause to start burning |
| tinder | a material that catches fire easily |
| exasperation | the feeling of being extremely annoyed or irritated |
| tendrils | long, slender curling things |