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mast (n)
tall pole on a boat or ship that supports the sails
jut (v)
project, stick out further than the surrounding surface, objects, etc.
◆ Suddenly, I noticed an old doorknob jutting out from the wall,
as if there was a hidden door there.
Admiralty (n)
(in Britain in the past) the government department controlling the navy
graveyard (n)
area of land, often near a church, where people are buried
patrol (n)
group of soldiers, vehicles, etc. that go around an area to check that it
is safe and that there is no trouble
gale (n)
extremely strong wind ◆ The gale blew down hundreds of trees.
shelter (n)
protection from rain, danger or attack ◆ The islanders built simple
shelters from tree branches and vegetation to protect themselves
from storms.  shelter (v)
dreaded (adj)
causing fear ◆ I know the dreaded moment will come one day when
I will have to visit the dentist!
 dread (n, v), dreadful (adj), dreadfully (adv)
uncharted (adj)
not marked on a map
shudder (v)
(of a vehicle, machine, etc.) shake very hard ◆ The bus shuddered
for a second and then its engine stopped running.  shudder (n)
surf (n)
large waves in the sea or ocean, and the white foam that they
produce as they fall on the shore or on rocks