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rehabilitate – v. to bring something back to a normal, healthy condition after a disease, injury or drug problem

strand – v. to leave a person or animal in a place without a way to escape

beach – n. a seaside area covered by sand and larger rocks

conservation – n. careful protection of something

pneumonia – n. a disease that affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe

hook – n. a curved device used for catching or holding something

nest – n. the place where an animal lays its eggs and takes care of its young

bittersweet – adj. combining sadness and happiness