5.5 Pop's Bridge Flashcards
1
Q
rust
A
to have the iron parts turn red and scaly, then fall away
2
Q
catwalks
A
a narrow walkway high above the surrounding area
3
Q
spans
A
the distance between two supports
4
Q
slatted
A
bearing thin, flat strips of wood, metal, or other material
5
Q
plead
A
to make a sincere request
6
Q
scarlet
A
bright red
7
Q
steel
A
a type of metal made from iron and carbon used in building construction because of its hardness and strength
8
Q
skim
A
to move over lightly and swiftly
9
Q
fierce
A
dangerous, violent
10
Q
slip
A
to put somewhere quickly and secretly
11
Q
ashamed
A
feeling shame, being upset or feeling guilty because you have done something wrong
12
Q
swirling
A
to move around and around
13
Q
progress
A
movement forward
