Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Again, read quickly, and everything will fall into place!
liberty = permission to leave the ship
lifeboats = the four orange covered boats
life rafts = the two white open-top boats
rescue boat = the little orange open-top boat
cover = hat
khakis = the whole suite of clothing for the khaki uniform
portage = wages less expenses on ship
rating = crew; category of crew
swells = rhythmic undulations of the sea surface caused by wind
pitching = rising and falling motion of the ship’s bow
rolling = ship swaying side to side
to steam = to drive
to drive = to steer
to steer = to keep the ship on course, which is not necessary in the same the direction as the wheel’s
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