Vocabulary

• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in arms: Bearing weapons; ready for or engaged in fighting.
• below decks: Referring to the lower parts inside a ship, under the main deck.
• owing to: Due to
• in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• such as: For example; like
• run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
• larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• without a trace: Leaving no sign or evidence of having been present.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
• wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
• mysterious: Unusual; hard to understand or work out
• instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
• occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• account: An advantage
• scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
• persist: To continue a course of action despite opposition
• alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
• abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
• enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
• harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
• trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
• creature: Animal of any type
• document: Official (printed) record that gives information
• century: Period of 100 years
• solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
• expedition: Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
• corpse: A dead body
• rumor: To gossip; to tell a story about other people
• person: Man, woman or child
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• pearl: Person's name
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
• recognizable: Being easily identified because of some quality
• finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
• disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• plane: An airplane
• mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
• long: Person's name
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• infamy: State of extreme dishonor
• quake: Short for earthquake
• regent: Person who governs instead of a (sick) ruler
• shroud: To hide, as with secrecy; make it difficult to see
• duchess: Wife or widow of a duke
• dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information
• wartime: Period of time when there is armed conflict