a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law

unnatural lack of color in the skin

do or give something to somebody in return

the top edge of a vessel or other container

expect, believe, or suppose

shockingly brutal or cruel

to deal illegally

a judicial writ commanding police to perform specified acts

to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

the act of giving a false appearance

a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures