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Blood on the River
Ch 1 - 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| magistrate | a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law |
| discourse | extended verbal expression in speech or writing |
| gangway | a temporary bridge for getting on and off a ship or boat |
| yeoman | a free man who cultivates his own land |
| doublet | a man's close-fitting jacket, worn during the Renaissance |
| diminish | lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of |
| monotonous | tediously repetitious or lacking in variety |
| wield | have and exercise |
| axiom | a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits |
| loiter | linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason |
| baritone | lower in range than tenor and higher than bass |
| gullible | naive and easily deceived or tricked |
| translucent | allowing light to pass through diffusely |
| plantain | starchy banana-like fruit |
| grimace | contort the face to indicate a certain mental state |