adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
archipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
AstornounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
Ceremonials
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From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The Sandwich Islanders, when first discovered, evinced a character superior to most of the savages of the Pacific isles.
ChroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
CloseadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
conesnounUS /koʊnz/
plural of “cone” — any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
CookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
DealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
DescriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Sandwich Islanders, when first discovered, evinced a character superior to most of the savages of the Pacific isles.
domineerverbUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪr/
rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading It remains a lasting monument of the enterprising and unfortunate Captain Cook, who was murdered by the natives of this island.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading The Sandwich Islanders, when first discovered, evinced a character superior to most of the savages of the Pacific isles.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Sandwich Islanders, when first discovered, evinced a character superior to most of the savages of the Pacific isles.
Gayeties
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From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
GrievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
HawaiinounUS /həˈwaɪiː/
a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
IslandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
islesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading The Sandwich Islanders, when first discovered, evinced a character superior to most of the savages of the Pacific isles.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
Karakakooa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
KilledverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
landmarknounUS /ˈlændmɑːrk/
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading It remains a lasting monument of the enterprising and unfortunate Captain Cook, who was murdered by the natives of this island.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
Matter-of-Factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
MerchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
MonopolynounUS /məˈnɑːpəli/
(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading It remains a lasting monument of the enterprising and unfortunate Captain Cook, who was murdered by the natives of this island.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Sandwich Islanders, when first discovered, evinced a character superior to most of the savages of the Pacific isles.
Mouna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading It remains a lasting monument of the enterprising and unfortunate Captain Cook, who was murdered by the natives of this island.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading It remains a lasting monument of the enterprising and unfortunate Captain Cook, who was murdered by the natives of this island.
NauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
NegotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
ninety-sevenadjective
being seven more than ninety
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
orthographers
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From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
Owyhee
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From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading The Sandwich Islanders, when first discovered, evinced a character superior to most of the savages of the Pacific isles.
PlacenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
PorknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
pyramidaladjectiveUS /pərˈæmədəl/
resembling a pyramid
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading It remains a lasting monument of the enterprising and unfortunate Captain Cook, who was murdered by the natives of this island.
ResidencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
RespectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
Roa
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From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
SandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The Sandwich Islanders, when first discovered, evinced a character superior to most of the savages of the Pacific isles.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
seventy-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seventy and eight
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
ShorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The Sandwich Islanders, when first discovered, evinced a character superior to most of the savages of the Pacific isles.
TalentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
Tamaahmaah
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From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It remains a lasting monument of the enterprising and unfortunate Captain Cook, who was murdered by the natives of this island.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It remains a lasting monument of the enterprising and unfortunate Captain Cook, who was murdered by the natives of this island.
ViewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
VisitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
Waititi
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From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Sandwich Islanders, when first discovered, evinced a character superior to most of the savages of the Pacific isles.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It remains a lasting monument of the enterprising and unfortunate Captain Cook, who was murdered by the natives of this island.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It is about ninety-seven miles in length, and seventy-eight in breadth, rising gradually into three pyramidal summits or cones; the highest, Mouna Roa, being eighteen thousand feet above the level of the sea, so as to domineer over the whole archipelago, and to be a landmark over a wide extent of ocean.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading OWYHEE, or Hawaii, as it is written by more exact orthographers, is the largest of the cluster, ten in number, of the Sandwich Islands.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.-- Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr. Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.-- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders-- Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal Visit--Grand Ceremonials.--Close Dealing--A Royal Pork Merchant--Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
