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Treasure Island. Part 1: Chapters 1-6. bearings. Direction, especially direction measured from one position to another using geographical reference lines. diabolical. extremely evil or cruel. assizes. A session of a court. magistrate.
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Treasure Island Part 1: Chapters 1-6
bearings • Direction, especially direction measured from one position to another using geographical reference lines
diabolical • extremely evil or cruel
assizes • A session of a court
magistrate • A civil officer with power to administer and enforce law
buccaneer • A pirate; especially one who preyed on the Spanish ships of the 17th Century
apoplexy • A stroke
hamlet • A small village
lugger • A small, 3-mast boat used for fishing or sailing
skulk • to move stealthily so as to avoid notice
cutter • a single-mast sailing vessel