Final answer:
The identified words based on the provided clues are 'drowned' for the first clue related to sick and dead whales, and 'horizon' for the clue about where sky and land meet. Clues b and d are too ambiguous to identify one specific word without additional context.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student has provided clues to identify words from a given context. It seems these contexts are derived from literature passages or scenarios. Let's examine the clues provided and identify the words:
- a. Sick and dead whales have - This clue suggests a term related to whales when they are found in poor health or deceased, which could be drowned.
- b. Harpooners spirit would be high through - The clue hints to the excitement or motivation felt by harpooners (whale hunters), possibly during a whale chase. A term that fits is high spirits or exhilaration, but without further context, this clue is ambiguous.
- c. The point where sky and land meet called - The term for the point where sky and land appear to converge is the horizon.
- d. Queequeg recovered from illness due to - This clue references a character's recovery from an illness. Without further context, it's unclear what the exact word could be. It could be due to medicine, rest, care, or any other healing factor.
Please note that some words can be open to interpretation based on the context provided in the clues, and without additional information, one can only make educated guesses based on common associations.