“Look to the North”

ceases• stops

• The talking ceases and the bus is once again quiet.

tundra• area in arctic

regions where there are no trees and where the ground is frozen all year

• Some animals live in the tundra.

abundant• in large amounts or

numbers; more than enough

• Cars were abundant in the lot.

bonding• establishing closer

ties or friendships

• The family is bonding on their vacation.

piteously• sorrowfully; in a

way that makes others feel sorry for someone

• The man is listening piteously to the bad news.

surrender• the act of giving up

• The man decided to surrender.