Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

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From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

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From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

brought together in one place

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

depressingly dark

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

with restored energy

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

a particular point in time

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

come into possession of

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

a chain of more than 200 islands about 400 miles long in the western central Pacific Ocean

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

consisting of fine particles

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

with restored energy

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.

plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

From this reading Feeling refreshed and invigorated by our meal, we gathered ourselves into a group on the beach, and passed our moments of relaxation in conversing upon the melancholy vicissitudes through which we had passed, and the gloomy prospect which was at that unpromising moment spread out before us.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Putting these together into a bucket-full of water, we made out the materials for a supper, which, though not of a kind to suit the delicate palate, was devoured with thankfulness and a good relish.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A canoe, with two natives, approaches the island.--Communication opened with them.--A great number of canoes, filled with armed natives, suddenly arrive; rough treatment of the captain by one of the chiefs.--They all arrive at the harbor of the island, which proved to be one of the Pelew islands.--Description of the island and its inhabitants.--Consultation of the chiefs respecting the ship's company.--Result of the consultation.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Having satisfied our most pressing wants, we next set ourselves at work to obtain food.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading We had with us a part of the bread brought from the wreck, and the preparation given us by the natives composed of the cocoa-nut pulverized and mixed with the sweet liquor extracted from the tree.