Apprentice Ch.7

an assistant who is learning the job

Indomitable Ch.7

invincible; unable to be conquered

Lament Ch.7

to moan, grumble, complain

Broached Ch.8

asked; requested; brought up

Dexterity Ch.8

skill, especially skill in using hands

Galley Ch.9

kitchen of a ship

Garrison Ch.9

a fort

Confidant Ch.10

trustworthy friend

Helm Ch.10

the steering wheel of a ship, leadership role; in charge

Derisively Ch.11

mockingly; teasingly; making fun

Rouge Ch.11

villain; scoundrel

Congregated Ch.12

gathered; meeting

Pretense Ch.12

false appearance (tried to keep up the pretense that things were fine)

Wake Ch.12

waves caused by a ship's passing; as a result (in the wake of the storm, schools were closed)