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expedition
n.: a journey or voyage made for a specific purpose
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availed
v.: used to his advantage, made use of
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garrison
n.: a body of troops stationed in a fortified place
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treason
n.: violation of allegiance to one's state; the betrayal of a trust or confidence; treachery
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etiquette
n.: formally approved requirements for proper behavior in a given situation
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allusion
n.: a passing or casual reference to something, either directly or implied
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insignia
n.: a badge or distinguishing mark of office or honor
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chivalry
n.: a combination of qualities that include courage, generosity, and courtesy
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crimson
n.: deep purplish red
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frigate
n.: a fast naval vessel of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries
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dispatches
n.: messages or official communications sent with speed
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infernal
adj.: extremely troublesome, annoying; outrageous
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pardoned
v.: forgave, especially an offender
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overhauled
v.: gained upon, caught up with; overtook
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schooner
n.: any sailing vessel with both a foremast and a mainmast
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hold
n.: the cargo space in the hull of a vessel, especially between the lowermost deck and the bottom
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hogshead
n.: a large wooden barrel
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spontaneous
adj.: coming from a natural feeling without effort; unplanned
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liberality
n.: generosity and open-mindedness
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fervent
adj.: very warm or intense
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wretched
adj.: characterized by misery and sorrow; miserable
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sovereignty
n.: supreme and independent power or authority
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grandeur
n.: impressiveness, importance, distinction
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