A slope that goes up or down very quickly.
steep
A woman whose husband has died.
widow
Someone who is in charge of an area.
governor
Very surprised
amazed
An occasion when people refuse to obey someone in a position of authority
mutiny
a person who trades in commodities produced by other people, especially one who trades with foreign countries. Historically, anyone who is involved in business or trade.
merchant
A pleasant place in a forest or garden where the trees protect you from the sun
bower
To decide to stop being angry withsomeone who has done something bad.
forgiven
A small simple building.
hut
With a surface that is not smooth because of bad weather.
rough
A large farm where crops such as tea, coffee, cotton, and sugar are grown
plantation
A hard heavy metal that is used for making steel.
iron
To start something such as a business, or institution.
set up
A long journey, usually on a ship.
voyage
To teach an animal not to be afraid of people or attack.
tame
Feeling ill from the movement of the boat
seasick