GLOSSARY

allegiance (uh-LEE-junss) —

loyal support for someone or something

ballast (BAL-uhst) —

heavy material, such as water or sand, that is carried by a ship to make it more stable

court-martialed (KORT-MAR-shuhld) —

to be put on trial in a military court

crater (KRAY-tur) —

a large hole in the ground caused by something such as a bomb or meteorite

culprit (KUHL-prit) —

a person who is guilty of doing something wrong or committing a crime

deserter (dih-ZUR-tur) —

someone who leaves without intending to return

estate (ess-TATE) —

propery owned by a single person or group

kiosk (KEE-osk) —

a small structure with one or more open sides, often used as a stand for selling newspapers

menace (MEN-iss) —

a threat or a danger

midway (MID-way) —

the area of a circus or carnival in which games, rides, and other amusements are located

mooring (MOOR-ing) —

the anchors, ropes, or cables that are used to hold a boat, ship, or hot air balloon in place

recruit (ri-KROOT) —

someone who has recently joined the armed forces or any group or organization