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adv. in a physically fierce manner
Israel Hands fought ferociously in the rigging, slashing at Jim until his footing finally gave way.
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adv. in a bold and daring manner
Jim audaciously slipped aboard the Hispaniola at midnight, resolved to cut her adrift from the pirates.
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adj. feeling or showing a hopeless sense of urgency.
Outnumbered and desperate, the honest men barricaded themselves inside the log stockade through the night.
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adv. 1 accomplished with or characterized by stealth; surreptitious; sly; 2 seemingly underhanded; shifty.
Silver glanced furtively at his companions before agreeing to the Captain's terms with a broad smile.
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adj. looking tired and worn out usually from worry.
Ben Gunn emerged haggard from the jungle, his eyes wild after three solitary years on the island.
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v. 1 to utter or direct a threat against; threaten; 2 to serve as a probable threat to; imperil.
Silver's voice remained friendly, but his posture was menacing as he blocked the door of the cabin.
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adj. 1 disposed to or engaged in or involving revolt against authority; 2 openly rebellious or disobedient
The mutinous crew gathered below deck, their whispers growing bolder with every passing nautical mile.
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v. to rob of goods or valuables by open force as in war or hostile raids
The pirates sought to plunder every chest buried beneath the island's sweltering, fever-ridden soil.
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v. to make a preliminary examination of for military or surveying or geological purposes
The Doctor urged Jim to reconnoiter the stockade before darkness fell and the pirates grew bolder.
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adj. admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
Captain Smollett remained resolute even as the mutineers fired their first volley at the blockhouse.
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v. moving around secretly or sneakily
Two of Silver's men were skulking near the tree line, pretending to gather wood.
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v. or adj. 1 to burn slowly with smoke and usually without flame; 2 to be in a state of emotional or mental turmoil
A smoldering hatred burned behind Silver's cheerful eyes whenever the Captain turned his back.
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adj. done or acting in a secretive or covert way; sneaky; furtive
Jim crept stealthily along the shoreline, keeping low among the reeds to avoid the pirates' watch.
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adj. likely to betray trust or confidence; dangerous and unpredictable.
The treacherous cove hid razor rocks beneath its calm surface, ready to split any hull apart.
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adv. in a cautious or watchful manner
Jim moved warily through the undergrowth, certain that Silver's men were watching from the shadows.
