| A | B |
|---|
| royal yard | the long crossways pole that spreads the topmost sail of the ship |
| shimmy up | to scoot up using arms and legs |
| shrouds | a set of ropes stretched from the top of a mast to the sides of a ship to support the mast |
| ratlines | the small ropes,fastened horizontally to other ropes to form a ladder |
| maim | to injure or hurt |
| quailed | shrank back in fear |
| escorted | to go with |
| audacity | courage and resolution; boldness |
| affixed | attached |
| stays | heavy ropes used to brace or support a mast or spar |
| ascent | an upward climb |
| endeavored | attempted |
| rigging | the system of ropes, chains, and other gear used to control a ships sails |
| seasoned | experienced |
| treacherous | marked by unpredictable dangers |
| entangled | twisted together |
| maneuvered | changed directions or moved in a controlled manner |
