The Rover Boys on a River

Question 1

conquer

Answer 1

to defeat or subdue by force

Question 2

chaplain

Answer 2

a member of the clergy who conducts religious services for a certain institution or a branch of the armed forces

Question 3

lurk

Answer 3

exist unobserved or unsuspected

Question 4

induce

Answer 4

to lead or move, as a course of action, by influence or persuasion

Question 5

hostile

Answer 5

feeling or showing ill-will; anatagonistic

Question 6

besiege

Answer 6

surround an enemy with hostile forces

Question 7

calamity

Answer 7

an event that brings terrible loss, lasting distress, or severe affliction

Question 8

drench

Answer 8

wet through and through

Question 9

tumult

Answer 9

a noisy and often unruly disturbance

Question 10

flotilla

Answer 10

a fleet of small craft or small warships

Question 11

dignity

Answer 11

the quality or state of deserving esteem or respect

Question 12

triumphal

Answer 12

celebrating a success or victory

Question 13

promote

Answer 13

raise to a more important job or rank

Question 14

resolution

Answer 14

a formal statement of a decision or expression of opinion

Question 15

buffet - v.

Answer 15

strike repeatedly; batter

Question 16

benefactor

Answer 16

one that gives support, especially financial support

Question 17

annex

Answer 17

to incorporate (territory) into an existing political unit