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"Paul Revere's Ride"
vocabulary: "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" by Longfellow
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| belfry | the top of a church tower where the bell hangs |
| muffled | muted; sound that is stifled or made quiet |
| muster | group of men gathered for battle |
| barrack | building or house where soldiers stay |
| grenadiers | trained foot soldiers |
| somber | serious |
| sentinel | a watchman, lookout, or guard |
| impetuous | bold, without concern for consequences |
| spectral | ghostly |
| alder | a type of tree |
| weathercock | a metal piece on the top of a barn, usually shaped like a rooster, or cock, that rotates with the wind |
| musket ball | a lead ball shot from a musket (gun) |
| defiance | rebellion, openly opposed to |