| A | B |
|---|
| aimlessly | unclearly directed |
| port | a harbor town or city where ships load or unload |
| scanning | glancing from point to point |
| anxiously | uneasiness of mind; eager |
| gasping | breathing convulsively |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| clammy | being damp, soft, sticky, and usually cool |
| douse | to throw a liquid on |
| haze | fine dust, smoke, or light vapor that makes it hard to see |
| drone | a deep sustained sound; hum |
| shudder | to tremble convulisively; shiver |
| ignore | to refuse to take notice of |
| langosta | native lobster without claws |
| cay | a low island or reef of sand or coral |
| tangled | united or knitted together in intricate confusion |
| anguish | extreme pain, distress, or anxiety |
| impatient | restless or short of temper |
| fronds | large leaves with many divisions |
| reeve | to pass a rope through |
| smoldering | to burn sluggishly, without a flame |
| gnats | small biting flies |
| heartily | with zest or gusto |
| confidently | feeling assurance |
