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undermate

a junior ship’s officer or subordinate

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whaler

a man who hunts whales on a ship

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acquitted

to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty

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entreated

to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something

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earnestness

sincere and intense conviction

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dejection

a sad and depressed state, low spirits

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counsel

advice, especially that given formally

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acquisition

an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum

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trifling

unimportant or trivial

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countenance

a person’s face or facial expression

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benevolence

the quality of being well meaning, kindness

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melancholy

a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

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gnash

grind (one’s teeth) together, typically as a sign of anger

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repose

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility

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daemon

(in ancient Greek belief) a divinity or supernatural being of a nature between gods and humans

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inquiry

an act of asking for information

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impertinent

not showing proper respect, rude

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conciliating

stop (someone) from being angry or discontented, placate, pacify

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amiable

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

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poignant

evoking a keenly felt sense of emotion, especially of bittersweet sadness or regret

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whither

to what place or state

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capitulate

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand, surrender

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emaciated

unusually thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food

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quitted

to leave (a place), usually permanently

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cultivated

refined and well educated

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culled

(of an animal) selectively slaughtered

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choicest

(especially of food) of very good quality or (of words, phrases, or language) rude and abusive

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eloquence

fluent or persuasive speaking or writing

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pedantry

excessive concern with minor details and rules

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sullen

bad-tempered and uncommunicative, especially on account of resentment

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paroxysm

a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity

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eccentricity

the quality of being eccentric (unconventional and slightly strange)

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ardent

enthusiastic or passionate

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welfare

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

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inspirit

encourage or enliven (someone)

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skirting

a wooden board running along the base of an interior wall, a baseboard

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diffuse

spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

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preceding

coming before something in order, position, or time

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rejoice

feel or show great joy or delight

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enterprise

a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort

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foreboding

fearful apprehension, a feeling that something bad will happen

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undertaking

a formal pledge or promise to do something

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foretaste

a sample or suggestion of something that lies ahead

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clime

a region considered with reference to its climate

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fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity

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in vain

without success or a result

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desolation

a state of complete emptiness or destruction

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enticement

something used to attract or to tempt someone, a lure

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conjecture

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

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inestimable

too great to calculate

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confer

grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)

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requisite

made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations

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ascertain

find (something) out for certain, make sure of

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dispell

make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear

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ardour

enthusiasm or passion

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prospect

the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring

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injunction

an authoritative warning or order

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effusion

an instance of giving off something such as a liquid, light, or smell

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consecrated

(of a church or land) having been made or declared sacred

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acquaint

make someone aware of or familiar with

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bore

make (a hole) in something, especially with a revolving tool

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inure

accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant

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fortitude

courage in pain or adversity

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sledge

a vehicle on runners for conveying loads or passengers over snow or ice, often pulled by draft animals

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fortnight

a period of two weeks

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dauntless

showing fearlessness or determination

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assail

make a concerted or violent attack on

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endeavour

try hard to do or achieve something

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capacious

having a lot of space inside, roomy

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dismay

consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected

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gales

a very strong wind

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mast

a tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails

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adieu

goodbye

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prudent

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

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forbear

politely or patiently restain an impulse to do something; refrain

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behold

see or observe (a thing or person, especially a remarkable or impressive one)

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solicitude

care or concern for someone or something

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apparition

a ghost or ghostlike image of a person

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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

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wretchedness

the condition of being in a very unhappy or unfortunate state

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abode

a place of residence; a house or home

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sustenance

food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment

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procure

obtain (something), especially with care or effort

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rankle

(of a comment, event, or fact) cause annoyance or resentment that persists

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adversity

difficulties; misfortune

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plait

form (hair or other material) into a plait or plaits

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convey

transport or carry to a place

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ameliorate

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

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thus

as a result or consequence of this; therefore

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irrevocably

in a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered

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leisure

free time

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manuscript

a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed

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indefatigable

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly

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bestow

confer or present (an honor, right, or gift)

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posterity

all future generations of people

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intimate

imply or hint

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splendour

magnificent or splendid appearance

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hitherto

until now or until the point in time under discussion

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solitude

the state or situation of being alone

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wondrous

inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous