filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
salty sea breeze; salt wind
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
with a clatter; with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.); bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); cheerfully
inexpert or untrained eyes
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
long and narrow; lanky; gangling; spindly
very thick; something extremely thick; thick, heavy thread
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
(being) worth seeing; impressive
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
(sea) voyage; navigation; sailing; passage; cruise
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to entertain; to make welcome
handrail; railing; banister
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
main principle; gist; general plan; guidelines; outline
inland districts; inland areas
control of the sea; command of the sea
out of one's line; out of one's field
defective article; damaged goods; deflowered girl; unvirtuous girl
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd