![]() ![]() Ineffable that cannot or dare not be put into words because too overwhelming or sacred. Incorrigible that cannot be corrected or improved. Impunity exemption from punishment, penalty, or harm. Ignominy loss of one's reputation dishonor, infamy. Hypos here, hypochondria, imaginary illnesses. Hustings a deliberative assembly here, politics, a political campaign. Hoe-cake a thin bread made of cornmeal, originally baked on a hoe at the fire. Hieroglyphic a picture or sign representing a word difficult to understand. Heterogeneous opposite, dissimilar, incongruous. Helm the wheel by which a ship is steered. Hap chance occurrence or event, especially an unfortunate one. The ringing of a bell marks each half hour of the watch.Įlijah a biblical prophet of doom (1 Kings 21:17-19).Įpaulet a shoulder ornament for uniforms, especially for military officers' uniforms.Įrudite having or showing great knowledge gained from reading.Įx officio Latin, "by virtue of one's office or position."įacetiousness joking or trying to be amusing.įallacious erroneous, misleading, containing a fallacy (a mistaken idea, an error in reasoning, etc.).įathom six feet, a unit of length used to measure the depth of water or the length of nautical rope or cable.įestoon a wreath or garland of flowers, leaves or paper, shaped in a loop or curve.įetid decaying, putrid, having a bad smell.įlouts mocks or scoffs at, shows contempt for.įor the nonce for now, for the time being.įorecastle the front part of the ship where the crew's quarters are located.įrigate a fast, medium-sized, sailing warship.įurlong a unit of measure equal to an eighth of a mile or 220 yards. regina caudam Latin, "Concerning the whale, it truly suffices, if the king has the head, and the queen the tail."ĭecanter a decorative glass bottle, generally with a stopper, for serving wine.ĭiddled to have sexual intercourse with here, victimized, messed with.Įffected brought about by a cause or agent.Įight bells here, midnight, the end of the watch that began at 8 p.m. ![]() The Crotch a notched, perpendicular stick that holds two harpoons for quick accessibility.Ĭrucible a container that can resist great heat, used for melting ore a test or trial.ĭe balena vero. shaking of a spear." Old Testament, Job 41:7, 26-34.Ĭape-Horner a ship that travels around Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America.Ĭataract a large waterfall or deluge that is difficult to see through.Ĭellini Benvenuto Cellini (1500-71), Italian sculptor also known for his autobiography.Ĭhowder a thick soup consisting of milk, various vegetables, salt pork, and clams or fish.Ĭitadel a fortress, usually on a commanding height.Ĭonfabulation talking together in an informal way, chatting.Ĭounterpane an embroidered quilt, here compared to Queequeg's tattooed skin. The Arsacides Pacific atolls near the southern tip of the Solomon Islands.Īspersion a damaging or disparaging remark.Īthwart at right angles to the keel of crosswise.Īuger a narrow tool for boring holes in wood.Īugust here, imposing, magnificent, inspiring awe.īallast anything heavy carried in a ship to give stability.īeelzebub a chief devil sometimes used for Satan.īinnacle an upright, cylindrical stand holding the ship's compass.īodings here, ominous, foreboding thoughts.īoom a spar (pole) extending from a mast to hold the bottom of a sail outstretched.īoon a request for a favor the favor granted.īowsprit a large, tapered spar extending forward from the bow of a sailing vessel.īrace of dandies a pair of fops, men who pay too much attention to appearance.īuckler a small, round shield held by hand or worn on the arm.īulwarks the part of a ship's side above the deck.īumpkin an awkward or simple person from the country.Ĭanst thou fill. "And I only am escaped alone to tell thee" a biblical reference to Job 1:17.Īnoint to put oil on in a ceremony of consecration.Īnomalous deviating from the regular arrangement or general rule, abnormal.Īntilles the main island group of the West Indies, including all but the Bahamas.Īpoplexy a brain hemorrhage or stroke, causing convulsions, paralysis, etc.Īpotheosis deification or glorification of a person or thing.Īrchipelagoes groups or chains of many islands. Abated made less in amount, degree, or force.Īblutions washing of the body, often ritualistic.Ībridged condensed, shortened but keeping the main contents.Īffidavit a written statement made under oath.Īft near or toward the stern (rear) of a ship.Īlbatross a large, web-footed bird found chiefly in the South Seas a burden (see Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," 1798).Īllured tempted with something desirable, enticed.Īnathema a thing or person damned or greatly detested.
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