dune

a mound or hill of sand

wary

very cautiously

rummage

to search through something in an untidy, messy way

doily

a small decorative mat made of lace, usually designed like a flower

dejected

depressed, downcast

meager

not enough, a small portion

remnants

leftovers, the remains

contrite

feeling sorry for your bad choices

neglecting

failing to care for something or someone properly

port

the left side of a ship when you face the front

starboard

the right side of a ship when you face the front

guffaw

a loud burst of laughter

saunter

to walk along calmly, to stroll

mischievous

causing annoyance, trouble, or harm

landlubber

a person who is not used to traveling by boat

maneuver

to move skillfully and carefully

pluff mud

clay-like soil that smells terrible