Word List of this Novel

1. gaze: to look steadily at somebody/something for a long time 凝视；注视
2. stretch: to make something longer by pulling it 拉长；拽宽
3. haze: harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks 在朦胧中; 茫然
4. frustration: the feeling of being frustrated 懊恼
5. glance: to look quickly at something/somebody 瞥一眼
6. canister: a container for holding coffee, etc. （装咖啡等的）小罐
7. polish: the shiny appearance of something after it has been polished 擦光的面
8. fitted: meeting adequate standards for a purpose 适当的,合适的
9. gaping: look with amazement 目瞪口呆
10. scowled: to look at somebody/something in an angry or annoyed way 怒视
11. awkward: difficult to deal with 难对付的
12. muttered: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone 嘀咕
13. surge: to move quickly and forcefully in a particular direction 汹涌
14. coursed: the general direction in somebody's ideas or actions are moving 行动方向
15. crimson: a deep and vivid red color 深紅色
16. trailing: to walk slowly because you are tired or bored 磨蹭
17. grim: looking or sounding very serious 严肃的；坚定的
18. despair: the feeling of having lost all hope 绝望
19. grinned: to smile widely 露齿而笑

Novel Series: BionicleChronicle#1 The Tale of Toa written by C.A. Hapka

In the time before time, the Great Spirit descended from the heavens, carrying we, the ones called the Matoran, to this island paradise. We were separate and without purpose, so the Great Spirit blessed us with three virtues: unity, duty, and destiny. We embraced these gifts and, in gratitude, we named our island home Mata Nui, after the Great Spirit himself. Legends told of six mighty heroes, the Toa, who would arrive to save Mata Nui from the betrayer, Makuta, whose power dominated the land. Tahu, Toa of Fire. Onua, Toa of Earth. Gali, Toa of Water. Lewa, Toa of Air. Pohatu, Toa of Stone. And Kopaka, Toa of Ice have arrived with no memory about anything. Together, they were six heroes with one destiny: to defeat Makuta and save Mata Nui. And the story begin.......