GLOSSARY

analyze (AN-uh-lyze)—

to examine something carefully in order to understand it

asylum (uh-SYE-luhm)—

a hospital for people who are mentally ill

bola (BOW-la)—

a weapon made of several balls connected to a rope that is thrown to entangle prey

charity (CHAYR-uh-tee)—

a group that raises money or collects goods to help people or animals in need

grapnel (GRAP-nuhl)—

a grappling hook connected to a rope that can be fired like a gun

hyena (hye-EE-na)—

a large, doglike animal that lives in Africa and Asia

obedient (oh-BEE-dee-uhnt)—

willing to follow rules and commands

toxin (TOK-sin)—

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing

tranquilizer (TRANG-kwul-lye-zur)—

a drug that has a calming effect

unconscious (uhn-KON-shuhss)—

not aware; not able to see, feel, or think