Lesson 38

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

to move with an unsteady, rocking, or swaying motion, often implying a lack of stability or balance

a state of loud, chaotic noise or disorder caused by confusion or unrest

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

feeling downcast, discouraged, or in low spirits

willing to follow rules or commands without resistance or hesitation

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

a ruler or leader who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way, without any regard for the rights or well-being of others

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings