Changes to Pirates of the Caribbean

I was glad Merrill was there to provide a female character who could be useful in combat, and in the story, without going to either extreme — although she was a little clueless at times. Also the foreshortening on her left arm is awesome. Also, slang for the misappropriation or attempted stealing of another person's male or female date. They were more violent and amoral than typical Hollywood westerns. The mysterious pulse which emanated from Elizabeth's medallion seems to have "called" the Black Pearl somehow. Also, by analogy, a powerful or influential person