Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

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

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

plural of “amazon” — a large strong and aggressive woman

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

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

From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

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

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

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

From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

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From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

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From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

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From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

toward the east

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

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From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

the act of shooting a gun

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

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

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

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

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

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

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

ten 10s

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

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

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

plural of “instigator” — someone who deliberately foments trouble

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

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

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

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

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

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From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

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From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

having a crew

From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

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From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

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From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

the force of workers available

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

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From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

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

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

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

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

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From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

as yourself

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

inflected form of “refit” — fit out again

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

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

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

the season of growth

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

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 The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

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

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

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

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

a port city and naval base in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Several bays, harbours, rivers, and islands were discovered and named; the country between Meikle and Orangerie Bays, together with that lying at the back of Kerepunu was explored, and the entire coast line from Keppel Point to McFarlane Harbour, traversed on foot.

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

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

being of use or service

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

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

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

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

From this reading The little steamer was commanded by Captain Dudfield, and manned by an efficient native crew.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Communication was held with some two hundred villages, one hundred and five were personally visited, and ninety for the first time by a white man.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

make whistling sounds

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a Caucasian

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The _Ellengowan_ had been thoroughly refitted at Sydney; and in the spring of 1878, accompanied by my wife, I embarked on a cruise from east to west along the south coast of New Guinea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Start eastwards from Heath Island--Naroopoo--Trading with Natives--Landing at Roux Island--Interview with the Chief--The Man with the club--Effect of a gunshot on the natives--Ellengowan Bay--Narrow Escape--The steam- whistle useful--Attempt to go inland unsuccessful--Amazons--Women chief instigators of quarrels--Toulon Island--The real "Amazons' Land"--How the report arose--Cloudy Bay--Interview with the Chief--Sandbank Bay--A hurried time--Dufaure Island--Attack on Mr. Chalmers by Aroma natives--Defended by some of the natives--Attack due to evil conduct of white men--Intentions of the natives--Heathen customs--Pigs--Planting--Trading--Sickness.