Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

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From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading The sail inside the Barrier Reef is most enjoyable.

(classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading The sail inside the Barrier Reef is most enjoyable.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The sail inside the Barrier Reef is most enjoyable.

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

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

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From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

engage in

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

the force of workers available

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

a particular point in time

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The sail inside the Barrier Reef is most enjoyable.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading The sail inside the Barrier Reef is most enjoyable.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading The sail inside the Barrier Reef is most enjoyable.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

plural of “theft” — the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

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

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

characterized by variety

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

precisely as stated

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading The numerous islands passed, and the varied coast scenery make the voyage a very pleasant one--especially with such men as our captain and mates.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Towards the close of 1877, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. McFarlane visited New Guinea for the purpose of exploring the coast, landing native teachers at suitable spots, and thus opening the way for future missionary effort.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

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From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Somerset--Murray Island--Darnley Island--Boera--Moresby--Trip inland--Sunday at Port Moresby--Native funeral ceremonies--Tupuselei--Round Head--Native salutations--Kerepunu--Teste Island--Hoop-iron as an article of commerce--Two teachers landed--A tabooed place--Moresby and Basilisk Islands--South Cape--House building--Difficulties with the natives--An anxious moment--Thefts--Dancing and cooking--Visit to a native village--Native shot on the Mayri--Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers in danger--Arrival of the _Ellengowan_.

the words that are spoken

From this reading What follows is given in Mr. Chalmers's words:-- We left Sydney by the Dutch steamer _William M'Kinnon_, on September 20th, 1877, for Somerset.