ACT 2: The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street

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citizens' court

unofficial court that does not follow normal rules (also called Kangaroo Court)

<p>unofficial court that does not follow normal rules (also called Kangaroo Court)</p>
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idiosyncrasy

a peculiar or odd personality trait

<p>a peculiar or odd personality trait</p>
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contorted

twisted out of shape

<p>twisted out of shape</p>
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converging

closing in, coming together

<p>closing in, coming together</p>
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shrouded

covered, hidden or wrapped

<p>covered, hidden or wrapped</p>
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crucify

to torture or persecute someone; put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross, especially as an ancient punishment

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Dark Ages

a period from around A.D. 400-1000, A.D. when learning and culture were decreasing.

<p>a period from around A.D. 400-1000, A.D. when learning and culture were decreasing.</p>
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firing squad

a group of soldiers who are ordered to shoot and kill a prisoner

<p>a group of soldiers who are ordered to shoot and kill a prisoner</p>
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ham radio

a two-way radio with which an amateur broadcaster communicates with other amateurs

<p>a two-way radio with which an amateur broadcaster communicates with other amateurs</p>
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materialize

something that appears out of nowhere

<p>something that appears out of nowhere</p>
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scapegoat

someone who bears the blame for others actions

<p>someone who bears the blame for others actions</p>
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sentry

guard, watchman

<p>guard, watchman</p>
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silhouetted

outlined as a dark shape against a lighter background

<p>outlined as a dark shape against a lighter background</p>
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stifled

to stop, crush, or end by force

<p>to stop, crush, or end by force</p>
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tip their hand

Idiom - In card playing, to accidentally reveal one's cards or hand. To reveal any secret, particularly a secret that puts one at an advantage or disadvantage.

<p>Idiom - In card playing, to accidentally reveal one's cards or hand. To reveal any secret, particularly a secret that puts one at an advantage or disadvantage.</p>
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variations

differences

<p>differences</p>
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legitimate

lawful, right, correct; reasonable, justifiable

<p>lawful, right, correct; reasonable, justifiable</p>