skiff
small boat
gaff
a pole with a large hook on one end
gaunt
thin and bony
benevolent
kindly, charitable
attained
achieved or reached
timid
shy
Resolution
determination
oakum
rope fiber
thole
oar holder
phosphorescence
The property of emitting light.
tern
sea bird
shank
shaft
garland
reef
plummets
weights
Plankton
Tiny organisms that float in the water
iridescent
having colors like the rainbow
gelatinous
jelly like
Filaments
a slender threadlike object or fiber, especially one found in animal or plant structures.
carapaced
covered by a shell
commenced
to begin, to start
myriad
a very large number
annulled
declared invalid
tentative
uncertain, hesitant
imperceptible
barely noticeable
pectoral
chest
Gunwhale
the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship
coagulated
clotted; thickened into a mass
taut
tight
longitudinally
lengthwise
conscientiously
carefully
undulation
wavelike motion
Cumulus
clouds that look like fluffy, rounded piles of cotton
treachery
violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason
ptomaine
type of food poisoning
rapier
long, slender sword
preceded
came before
burnished
polished
sustenance
something that provides nourishment; food needed to live
comprehend
to understand
maw
stomach