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Vocabulary in Billy Budd (view source)

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*celerity - rapidity of action; quickness
 
*celerity - rapidity of action; quickness
 
*portmanteau - a large suitcase made of stiff leather with 2 compartments; figuratively, a word made by combining two other words, such as "brunch"
 
*portmanteau - a large suitcase made of stiff leather with 2 compartments; figuratively, a word made by combining two other words, such as "brunch"
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*taffrail - the handrail surrounding the open deck area at or near the stern of a boat.
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*taffrail - the handrail surrounding the open deck area at or near the stern of a boat
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*impressment - forcing someone into service, typically the [[British]] Navy, without consent
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*martial - relating to war, or warlike
 
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