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Apprentice Ch.7
an assistant who is learning the job
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Indomitable Ch.7
invincible; unable to be conquered
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Lament Ch.7
to moan, grumble, complain
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Broached Ch.8
asked; requested; brought up
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Dexterity Ch.8
skill, especially skill in using hands
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Galley Ch.9
kitchen of a ship
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Garrison Ch.9
a fort
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Confidant Ch.10
trustworthy friend
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Helm Ch.10
the steering wheel of a ship, leadership role; in charge
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Derisively Ch.11
mockingly; teasingly; making fun
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Rouge Ch.11
villain; scoundrel
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Congregated Ch.12
gathered; meeting
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Pretense Ch.12
false appearance (tried to keep up the pretense that things were fine)
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Wake Ch.12
waves caused by a ship's passing; as a result (in the wake of the storm, schools were closed)