The Sea Chest and the Blind Man

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What is a sailing ship with two or more masts?

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A schooner is a type of sailing ship that has two or more masts.

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What is a coin worth less than a penny formerly used in Great Britain?

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A farthing is a coin that was worth less than a penny in Great Britain.

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What does 'impending' mean?

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Impending means something that is about to occur.

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What does 'bulk' refer to?

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Bulk refers to the most or the larger part of something.

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What is a rounded hill or mound called?

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A hummock is a rounded hill or mound.

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What is the term for a young boy who works on a ship?

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A cabin boy is a young boy who works on a ship.

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What does 'buccaneer' mean?

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A buccaneer is a pirate, especially one who raided Spanish settlements in the Caribbean.

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What does 'ransack' mean?

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To ransack means to search through something thoroughly, often in a way that causes disorder.

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What does 'stun' mean?

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To stun means to shock or to make someone unable to react.

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What is a 'fathom'?

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A fathom is a unit of measurement used to measure the depth of water.