skyjack (definitions)

Tanker

A large ship or truck that carries liquids like oil or gas.

Murderers

People who kill someone on purpose.

Lounge

A comfortable room where people can sit and relax, like in an airport or hotel.

Knelt

The past tense of kneel; to be on your knees.

Instruments

Tools or devices used for a special purpose, like musical instruments or medical instruments.

Grenade

A small bomb that you throw by hand.

Departure

The act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey.

Beside

Next to or by the side of.

As though

Used to describe something that seems like something else. Example: He talks as though he knows everything.

Bent

Not straight; curved or folded.

Apart

Not together; separated by space or time.

Military

Relating to the army or soldiers.

Cool

A little cold in a nice way; or something stylish or impressive.

Marines

Soldiers who work mostly on ships and can fight on land and sea.

Rang

The past tense of ring; made a sound like a bell or phone.

Murderess

A woman who has killed someone on purpose.

Handcuff

A metal device used by police to lock a person’s hands together.

Commandos

Special soldiers trained for dangerous missions.

Innocent

Not guilty; not having done anything wrong.

Binoculars

A tool you look through with both eyes to see things far away.

Terrorists

People who use violence to scare others, often for political reasons.

Interrupted

Stopped someone from speaking or doing something for a moment.

Quite

Fairly; to a certain degree. Example: It’s quite cold today.

Crew

The group of people who work on a ship, plane, or train.

Paused

Stopped for a short time before continuing.

Colonel

A high-ranking officer in the army.

Set

To put something in a place or ready position. Example: She set the tray on the table.

Liberation

The act of setting someone free.

Inspector

A person whose job is to check or investigate things carefully (like a police inspector).

Refuel

To put more fuel into a vehicle.

Bomb

An explosive weapon that can cause damage.

Tray

A flat object used to carry food or drinks.

Hijacker

A person who takes control of a vehicle by force, usually a plane.

Poured

Caused liquid to flow from

Hijackers

People who take control of a plane or vehicle by force.

Tore

The past tense of tear; to pull something apart or rip it.

Ambassador

A person who represents their country in another country.

Prime Minister

The leader of the government in some countries.

Seat

Something you sit on.

Embassy

The official building where a country’s ambassador works in another country

Aboard

On or into a ship, plane, or train.

Airhostess

A woman who works on a plane to help passengers (now often called *flight attendant*).