set out = begin a course of action
give up = stop doing
be determined to ( do sth. ) = have a strong will to ( do sth. )
(all) by oneself = (completely ) alone
in spite of = not taking notice of / not caring about
by far = by a large amount or degree
turn over = fail over / upset
can not help = can not keep sb from
being = living thing
moreover = in addition
undoubtedly = certainly
conquer = overcome
adventurer = person who seeks adventures
accomplish = finish successfully
sword = 刀， 剑
knight = 爵士， 封。。。为爵士
sinister = 凶恶的， 邪恶的
drag = pull along with great effort
nightmare = terrible dream
waken = (cause to) wake
following = next / to be mentioned immediately
nearby = close to
contact = get in touch with
fortunately = luckily
cape = 海角
treacherous = more dangerous than it seams
dissuade = prevent sb. from doing sth.
Australian = native or inhabitant of Australia
previous = before
cover = travel
gale = very strong wind
device = piece of equipment
steer = make a ship to a particular direction
crew = group of people who work together on a ship or aeroplane
clipper = 快速帆船
voyage = sea journey
retire = stop working at one's job because of age
steering device = 操作装置
determination
determine
determined = with one's mind firmly made up
cancer = 癌症
lung = part of the body with which one breathes
transatlantic = crossing the Atlantic Ocean
solo = single-handed
single-handed = (done) by oneself alone
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