used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
AcquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
(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 An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His appearance was that of a man of sixty.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
Dissensions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His hair was long and gray, unlike that of the natives.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His hair was long and gray, unlike that of the natives.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His appearance was that of a man of sixty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
a single distinct event
From this reading An interesting incident now occurred.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading An interesting incident now occurred.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
go away from a place
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His hair was long and gray, unlike that of the natives.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His appearance was that of a man of sixty.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading An interesting incident now occurred.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading An interesting incident now occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
Pelewnoun
a chain of more than 200 islands about 400 miles long in the western central Pacific Ocean
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
a human being
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
prophetessnounUS /ˈprɑːfətəs/
a woman prophet
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
unusual or striking
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading His appearance was that of a man of sixty.
Solemnities
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From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His appearance was that of a man of sixty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
ToolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading His hair was long and gray, unlike that of the natives.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His appearance was that of a man of sixty.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
at the time that
From this reading Just at the time when the servant of the prophetess brought out the materials for our repast, we observed, at a little distance, a singular looking being approaching us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An extraordinary and unexpected meeting with a person not a native.--Happy result of the meeting.--Acquisition of the Pelew language.--Dissensions between two portions of the natives.--Three of the ship's company separated and carried to a place remote from the rest.--Attempt to construct a boat, in order to leave the island.--The natives agree to release them all for a compensation.--Solemnities observed by the natives on the occasion.--Tools used in making the boat; transportation of timber, &c.--The plan abandoned, and a canoe substituted for the boat.--Another festival.
