Chapter 1-Vocabulary of "The Bully Boys"

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Across
  1. 3. A piece of cloth put in or over a person's mouth to prevent them from speaking or crying out
  2. 6. Danger of loss, harm, or failure
  3. 9. A military force that is made from normal civilians to help the real trained soldiers
  4. 10. Prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits
  5. 11. A group of troops, aircraft, or ships sent away on a separate mission
  6. 14. A British soldier
  7. 16. A golf club used for putting
  8. 17. (In the past) soldiers who fought on horseback
  9. 19. Unable to think clearly; confused
Down
  1. 1. Fasten or decorate with a buckle
  2. 2. Hide something of value in a safe place
  3. 3. A member of a military or police force whose uniform includes, or consists of, a grey coat
  4. 4. An old British coin
  5. 5. a house, especially a farmhouse, and outbuildings
  6. 7. (Of a remark, glance, or facial expression) showing in an insinuating way that one has some secret knowledge that may be harmful or embarrassing
  7. 8. The female of a horse or other equine animal
  8. 12. A light gun with a long barrel and fired from the shoulder
  9. 13. A foolish person
  10. 14. Done or happening frequently
  11. 15. Subdivision of an army, typically consisting of a small number of infantry battalions and/or other units and often forming part of a division
  12. 16. Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
  13. 17. Ceremonially place a crown on the head of (someone) in order to invest them as a monarch
  14. 18. Past and past participle of sling