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Kellen Riker April 24, 2007 Spelling definitions

mortal- of or pertaining to human beings as subject to death; human

cutlass- a short, heavy, slightly curved sword with a single cutting edge, formerly used by sailors.

buccaneer- any of the piratical adventurers who raided Spanish colonies and ships along the American coast in the second half of the 17th century.

beggar- a person who begs alms or lives by begging.

detestable- deserving to be detested; abominable; hateful.

presumably- by assuming reasonably; probably

comrade- a fellow member of a fraternal group, political party, etc.

cowardice- lack of courage to face danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.

infectious- communicable by infection, as from one person to another or from one part of the body to another

tobacco- the prepared leaves, as used in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.

repugnance- strong distaste, aversion, or objection; antipathy.

gully- a knife, esp. a large kitchen or butcher knife.

quadrant- a quarter of a circle; an arc of 90°.

canikin- a small can or drinking cup

impatience- eager desire for relief or change; restlessness.

rogue- a dishonest, knavish person; scoundrel.

farthing- a former bronze coin of Great Britain, equal to one-fourth of a British penny: withdrawn in 1961.

suspicious- tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable

obstinate- firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.

hamlet- a village without a church of its own, belonging to the parish of another village or town.