Eagle Song by Joseph Bruchac

girder

a beam usually of steel; a main support in a structure

corridor

a long hallway or passage in a building

operator

a person that runs a machine

intended

a plan, or thought out idea before an action

unanimous

a whole group in complete agreement

escort

accompanying someone in order to protect them

gang

an association of criminals

stockade

an enclosure, such as a fort, made of stakes

constitution

basic laws that set up the rules of government for a nation

signaled

communicate by using signals or signs

pirouette

dance term meaning to spin around on one foot

grief

great sadness caused by trouble or grief

tenement

run-down, crowded apartment building in poor section of a city

Peacemaker

someone who tries to bring peace

presided

to act as the director

gusher

to flow out plentifully, to spout forth rapidly as water or oil

console

to give comfort in a time of distress

disses

to speak disrespectfully or criticize someone