Chapter XI

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From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

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

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

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From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

possessive form of “bass” — the lowest part of the musical range

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

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

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

for the reason that

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

call forth

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

the act of conquering

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

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From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

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From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

of great significance or value

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

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

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

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

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

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

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

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

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

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From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

third-person singular of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

not any; not one

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

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From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

and nothing more

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

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From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

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From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

by chance

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

living in a particular place

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

get by special effort

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

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From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

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

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

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

From this reading The island of Wahoo lies about seven leagues to the northwest of Morotai, and about thirty from Owhyhee, in the same direction; it is nearly forty miles in length from northwest to southeast, and almost half that extent in breadth.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

upright deciduous plant with crimson pods and seeds; the eastern United States from New York to Florida and Texas

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

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

From this reading In consequence of this, and of the facility with which fresh provisions can be procured, almost every vessel[22] that navigates the north Pacific puts in here to refit.

a Caucasian

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading This is probably the principal reason why the king has chosen it as his place of residence; perhaps the vicinity to Atooi and Onehow, the only islands independent of himself, and the conquest of which he is said to meditate, is another and no less powerful motive.

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From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although only of secondary size, it has become the most important island in the groupe, both on account of its superior fertility, and because it possesses the only secure harbour to be met with in the Sandwich islands.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Description of Wahoo--Extent--Whyteete-bay--Account of Tamaahmaah’s navy--Town and harbour of Hanaroora--Bass’s harbour--Wymumme, or Pearl-river--State of cultivation--Breed of cattle--Account of the white people resident on the island.