VOA慢速英语:'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part Four

saloon - n. a place where alcoholic drinks are served

whiskey - n. a strong alcoholic drink made from a grain (such as rye, corn, or barley)

lawyer - n. a person whose job is to guide and assist people in matters relating to the law

gambler - n. a person who plays a game in which he/she can win or lose money or other valuable things

courage - n. the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous

fault - n. a bad quality or part of someone's character

character - n. the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves; someone's personality

virtue - n. morally good behavior or character

cattle - n. cows, bulls, or steers that are kept on a farm or ranch for meat or milk

sin - n. an action that is considered to be wrong according to religious or moral law