1.) observe - to watch closely
2.) senses - any of five ways to understand or experience one's surroundings
3.) brave - to have courage to face pain or danger
4.) avalanche - when a lot of rocks, snow or ice quickly fall down the side of a mountain
5.) mountain - a land that is higher than a hill
6.) rescue - to free or save
7.) clutched - to hold onto tightly
8.) trembling - to shake from fear or cold
