Ida Lewis

• capsize (v)


  tipped upside down or turned over. Our boat capsized in the lake, so we had to swim to shore

  
• career (n)


  a job you do for a long time. My grandpa had a long career as a dentist; he worked for 45 years
• in distress


  in trouble or in an unsafe situation. Jim was in distress when he got lost in the woods at night; he didn't have any food or water
• keeper (n)


  a person who watches or takes care of something. Carlos is a park keeper; his job is to make sure the park stays in good condition.
• lifesaving


  the skills and practices used in saving lives, especially from drowning. Before you can be a lifeguard at a pool or beach, you must pass a lifesaving class
• lighthouse


  a tower with a strong light on top to guide ships and warn them of danger. The sailors couldn't see the rocky shore in the dark, but they saw the lighthouse and knew to steer carefully.

  
• prized


  thought of as important or special. The prized horse won many races
• rescue


  the act of saving a person or thing from danger. The firefighter used a ladder in the rescue; he climbed up and pulled two people out of the building.
• rowed


  used oars to make a boat go.

  
• fall/fell ill


  you suddenly become sick

  
• storm (n)


  a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. The roof was damaged by the storm.

  
• soldier (n)


  a person who serves in an army.

  
• medal (n)


  a metal disk with an inscription or design, made to commemorate an event or awarded as a distinction to someone such as a soldier, athlete, or scholar.

  
• president (n)


  the elected head of a republic.

  
• brave (a)


  ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.