1. “Tonweya and the Eagles” Vocabulary

2. consented Tonweya had unsuccessfully asked his father several times to take him hunting before his father finally consented.

3. consented agreed

4. defiantly During the trip Tonweya defiantly set out on his own to hunt a small buffalo even though his father suggested he wait.

5. defiantly in a bold, fighting manner

6. cleft There was an accident: Tonweya was pulled off his horse when the rope he carried became caught in a cleft between two rocks.

7. cleft a space

8. gratitude Tonweya’s father came to his rescue, and the thankful son felt his heart fill with gratitude.

9. gratitude thankfulness

10. sacred When the men returned to their campground, they held a sacred ceremony to give thanks.

11. sacred holy

12. tribute Out of respect, Tonweya paid tribute to his father for being a wise and patient man.

13. tribute a gesture of admiration and respect