Treasure Island Vocabulary

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farthing

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A coin worth less than a penny formerly used in Great Britain.

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gargoyle

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A stone carving of a strange figure used as decoration on a building, usually a cathedral or Gothic structure.

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coach

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A horse-drawn carriage with four wheels.

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fathom

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A length of about six feet used to measure water depth.

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hummock

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A rounded hill or mound.

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ransack

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

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cache

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A hidden storage place for valuables or supplies.

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impending

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About to happen; imminent.

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ensue

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To happen afterward or as a result.

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cathedral

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A large and important church, often the seat of a bishop.