The gallows, ye mean
The gallows, ye mean. — I am immortal then, on land and on sea,” cried Ahab, with a laugh of derision; “Immortal on land and on sea!” Both were silent...
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Rushing to the yard-arms
Rushing to the yard-arms. Upon this, the seamen rushed to the yard-arms, as in swarming-time the bees rush to the boughs. Bare-headed in the sultry sun, Ahab stood...
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Gamming
Gamming GAM. NOUN—A SOCIAL MEETING OF TWO (OR MORE) WHALESHIPS, GENERALLY ON A CRUISING-GROUND; WHEN, AFTER EXCHANGING HAILS, THEY EXCHANGE VISITS...
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