slide slowly and smoothly into a position
Etymology:
From Latin “insinuare” meaning “to bend, curve”. (early 16th century)
Jackson 2
Context:
“‘Avast!’ cried a voice, whose owner at the same time coming close behind us,
laid a hand upon both our shoulders, and then insinuating himself between us, stood
stooping forward a little, in the uncertain twilight, strangely peering from Queenqueg to
me,” (Melville 104).
4.
Pewter
Definition:
a gray alloy of tin with copper and antimony (formerly tin and lead).
Etymology:
From French “peutre” and from Latin “piltrum”.
Context:
“Forthwith, slowly going from one officer to the other, he brimmed the harpoon
sockets with the fiery waters from the pewter,” (Melville 177).
5.
Vicissitudes
Definition:
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or
unpleasant.
Etymology:
From Latin “vicissim” meaning “by turns” and “vic-” meaning “turn,
change” and “vicis” meaning “change, alteration” (early 17th century)
Context:
“Ahab well knew that although his friends at home would think little of his
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