Chapter VIII

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

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

later than; following

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

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

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

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

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

confined by bonds

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

distasteful and unpleasant; spoiled by mixture

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

divisible by two

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

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From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

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

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

a reward or payment

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

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

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

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

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

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

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

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

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

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

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

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

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

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

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

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

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

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From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

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

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

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

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

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From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

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

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

not often

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

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

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

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

From this reading Not many houses in the Paumotus were constructed to impound rain, even for drinking purposes.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading TIMES in my life a bath had been a guerdon after days of denial in desert and at sea, but seldom so grateful as that in the stony garden of Mapuhi under the tropical sun.

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

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

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

From this reading The cocoanut furnished the liquid for quenching thirst, or the brackish rain-water retained in holes dug five or six feet in the coral was drunk by the natives.

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

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Breakfast with elders—The great Mapuhi enters—He tells of San Francisco—Of prizefighters and Police gazettes—I reside with Nohea—Robber crabs—The cats that warred and caught fish.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading My wounds were healing, but the new skin forming in a score of places bound me like patches of plaster.