1) muttered
page 126 par. 5
Richmond muttered, "A slave auction. Let's get away from here."
Def.-speak in a low, indistinct voice
verb

2) Wincing
page 127 par.7
"Wincing against the grip that dug into his shoulder, Caesar nodded, and the pressure from Richmond's fingers eased.
Def.-shrink, as from a blow of pain
verb

3) outskirts
page 129 par. 5
"He wiped his sleeve across his eyes and twisted in his seat, looking back at the tidy houses and gardens on the outskirts of Williamsburg."
Def.-border areas
noun