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1880
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
accountsnounUS /ˈaccounts/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
afraid
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
agreed
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
All
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
Arrival
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
article
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
attack
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
beard
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From this reading Under these circumstances, I resolve to visit Motumotu, and beard the lion in his den.
begged
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
Boera
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
bush
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
came
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
canoe
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Chalmers
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Chalmers's
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
chief
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Christian
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
circumstances
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From this reading Under these circumstances, I resolve to visit Motumotu, and beard the lion in his den.
coast
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
commerce
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
Delena
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
den
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From this reading Under these circumstances, I resolve to visit Motumotu, and beard the lion in his den.
Difficulties
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
dress
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Elema
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
endeavour
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
thinking that somebody or something will arrive
From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
fears
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
feet
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
foreigners
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From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
Friendly
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
full
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
get
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From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
go
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
hills
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under these circumstances, I resolve to visit Motumotu, and beard the lion in his den.
hold
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From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Under these circumstances, I resolve to visit Motumotu, and beard the lion in his den.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Interview
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Kabadi
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
kill
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
leaving
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From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
Lese
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
lion
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From this reading Under these circumstances, I resolve to visit Motumotu, and beard the lion in his den.
living
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
Maiva
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
making
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
meeting
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Motu
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
Motumotu
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
much
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
Namoa
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Native
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
natives
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
near
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
news
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
now
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
off
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From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
open-air
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
pay
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From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
paying
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
Peace
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
people
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
preparations
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
prevent
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
raid
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
reception
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
resolve
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From this reading Under these circumstances, I resolve to visit Motumotu, and beard the lion in his den.
Return
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
Ruatoka
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
Sago
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
said
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From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
Semese
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
service
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
startnounUS /start/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Sunday
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Tamate
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
then
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From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Under these circumstances, I resolve to visit Motumotu, and beard the lion in his den.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
trading
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under these circumstances, I resolve to visit Motumotu, and beard the lion in his den.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
Viewing
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
visit
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From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
war
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From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When at Kabadi in 1880, the natives begged of me to endeavour to prevent the Elema natives paying them another visit, as they were now living in the bush near the hills.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Chalmers asked by the natives to go to Elema--Native fears--Difficulties at the start--Namoa--Delena--A Motumotu trading canoe--Interview with Semese, chief of Lese--Christian natives--Friendly meeting with a war canoe--Arrival at Motumotu--Friendly reception--Viewing Mr. Chalmers's feet--Natives in full dress--Sunday open-air service--Sago as an article of commerce--Peace agreed upon--Return to Boera.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All along the coast the people were much afraid, expecting a raid, and at last news came in from Maiva that Motumotu and Lese were making great preparations that they would visit Motu, kill Tamate and Ruatoka, then attack right and left.
year
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From this reading Last year, when leaving, they said they would return and pay off accounts, kill the foreigners first, then all the natives they could get hold of.
