1. a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world

2. recovery or preservation from loss or danger

5. a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work

8. marked by the appetites and passions of the body

9. have a wish or desire to know something

10. a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

3. an inexperienced young person

4. have care of or look after

6. a tributary of the Columbia River that rises in Wyoming and flows westward; discovered in 1805 by the Lewis and Clark Expedition

7. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

11. a traveler who accompanies you

12. any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment