a place where justice is served
Mr. Brownlow spotted Oliver and took him to court.
criminal
a person who breaks the law
Some criminals are very cautious around cameras.
difficult
troublesome
Life in the workhouse was difficult.
faint
to pass out of consciousness
A witness told the judge that Oliver was not responsible, but Oliver was so frightened, he fainted.
gang
a group
In London, Oliver met a gang of pickpockets.
handkerchief
small piece of fabric for wiping the nose
Oliver realized the boys were stealing when the Artful Dodger took handkerchief from a man named Mr. Brownlow.
judge
a person who administers justice
A witness told the judge that Oliver was not responsible, but Oliver was so frightened, he fainted.
London
the capital city of England
After getting beaten by Mr. Sowerberry’s wife, Oliver decided to run away to london.
nowhere
not anywhere
Oliver’s mother had died and his father was nowhere to be found.
pickpocket
a person who steals money or wallets
In London, Oliver met a gang of pickpockets.
recover
to regain strength or health
Oliver recovered in the care of Mr. Brownlow.
run away
to flee or escape
After getting beaten by Mr. Sowerberry’s wife, Oliver decided to run away to London.
undertaker
a funeral director
One day, Oliver was sent to work for an undertaker, Mr. Sowerberry.
witness
a person who views a thing
A witness told the judge that Oliver was not responsible, but Oliver was so judge that Oliver was not responsible, but Oliver was so
workhouse
a place where poor people are given work
Oliver Twist was an orphan who spent his days in a workhouse.