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undermate
a junior ship’s officer or subordinate
whaler
a man who hunts whales on a ship
acquitted
to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
entreated
to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
earnestness
sincere and intense conviction
dejection
a sad and depressed state, low spirits
counsel
advice, especially that given formally
acquisition
an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum
trifling
unimportant or trivial
countenance
a person’s face or facial expression
benevolence
the quality of being well meaning, kindness
melancholy
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause
gnash
grind (one’s teeth) together, typically as a sign of anger
repose
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
daemon
(in ancient Greek belief) a divinity or supernatural being of a nature between gods and humans
inquiry
an act of asking for information
impertinent
not showing proper respect, rude
conciliating
stop (someone) from being angry or discontented, placate, pacify
amiable
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
poignant
evoking a keenly felt sense of emotion, especially of bittersweet sadness or regret
whither
to what place or state
capitulate
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand, surrender
emaciated
unusually thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food
quitted
to leave (a place), usually permanently
cultivated
refined and well educated
culled
(of an animal) selectively slaughtered
choicest
(especially of food) of very good quality or (of words, phrases, or language) rude and abusive
eloquence
fluent or persuasive speaking or writing
pedantry
excessive concern with minor details and rules
sullen
bad-tempered and uncommunicative, especially on account of resentment
paroxysm
a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity
eccentricity
the quality of being eccentric (unconventional and slightly strange)
ardent
enthusiastic or passionate
welfare
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
inspirit
encourage or enliven (someone)
skirting
a wooden board running along the base of an interior wall, a baseboard
diffuse
spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
preceding
coming before something in order, position, or time
rejoice
feel or show great joy or delight
enterprise
a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort
foreboding
fearful apprehension, a feeling that something bad will happen
undertaking
a formal pledge or promise to do something
foretaste
a sample or suggestion of something that lies ahead
clime
a region considered with reference to its climate
fervent
having or displaying a passionate intensity
in vain
without success or a result
desolation
a state of complete emptiness or destruction
enticement
something used to attract or to tempt someone, a lure
conjecture
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
inestimable
too great to calculate
confer
grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)
requisite
made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations
ascertain
find (something) out for certain, make sure of
dispell
make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear
ardour
enthusiasm or passion
prospect
the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
injunction
an authoritative warning or order
effusion
an instance of giving off something such as a liquid, light, or smell
consecrated
(of a church or land) having been made or declared sacred
acquaint
make someone aware of or familiar with
bore
make (a hole) in something, especially with a revolving tool
inure
accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant
fortitude
courage in pain or adversity
sledge
a vehicle on runners for conveying loads or passengers over snow or ice, often pulled by draft animals
fortnight
a period of two weeks
dauntless
showing fearlessness or determination
assail
make a concerted or violent attack on
endeavour
try hard to do or achieve something
capacious
having a lot of space inside, roomy
dismay
consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected
gales
a very strong wind
mast
a tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails
adieu
goodbye
prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
forbear
politely or patiently restain an impulse to do something; refrain
behold
see or observe (a thing or person, especially a remarkable or impressive one)
solicitude
care or concern for someone or something
apparition
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
flourish
(of a person, animal, or other living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
wretchedness
the condition of being in a very unhappy or unfortunate state
abode
a place of residence; a house or home
sustenance
food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment
procure
obtain (something), especially with care or effort
rankle
(of a comment, event, or fact) cause annoyance or resentment that persists
adversity
difficulties; misfortune
plait
form (hair or other material) into a plait or plaits
convey
transport or carry to a place
ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
thus
as a result or consequence of this; therefore
irrevocably
in a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered
leisure
free time
manuscript
a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed
indefatigable
(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly
bestow
confer or present (an honor, right, or gift)
posterity
all future generations of people
intimate
imply or hint
splendour
magnificent or splendid appearance
hitherto
until now or until the point in time under discussion
solitude
the state or situation of being alone
wondrous
inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous