aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
atolls
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From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
bonitonounUS /bəˈniːtoʊ/
flesh of mostly Pacific food fishes of the genus Sarda of the family Scombridae; related to but smaller than tuna
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
CatchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
clamsnounUS /klæmz/
informal terms for money
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
cucumbersnounUS /ˈkjuːkəmbərz/
plural of “cucumber” — a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
devilfishnoun
medium-sized greyish-black whale of the northern Pacific
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
ediblenounUS /ˈedəbəl/
any substance that can be used as food
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
Kopcke
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From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
mammothadjectiveUS /ˈmæməθ/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
mantanounUS /ˈmæntə/
a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
Marara
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From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
McHenry
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From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
Nohea
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From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
noncenounUS /nɑːns/
the present occasion
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
Paumotuans
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From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
rahui
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
roistering
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From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
SnarlingverbUS /ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
Trepangnoun
of warm coasts from Australia to Asia; used as food especially by Chinese
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
turtlesnounUS /ˈtɜːrtəlz/
plural of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading The fish in the lagoon and sea—Giant clams and fish that poison—Hunting the devilfish—Catching bonito—Snarling turtles—Trepang and sea cucumbers—The mammoth manta.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
unloadedadjectiveUS /ənˈloʊdɪd/
(of weapons) not charged with ammunition
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE schooner _Marara_ unloaded her cargo of supplies after several days of riding on and off the lee of the island, and went on her voyage to other atolls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading McHenry and Kopcke joined interests for the nonce, and tried to draw me into the net they said they were spreading for the natives.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I was convinced that I was as edible fish for them as the Paumotuans, and, besides, I was determined to avail myself of the leisure of the wise Nohea before the _rahui_, to learn all about the fish in the lagoon and sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An ignorant amateur of the life of the ocean, I was devoured with curiosity to peer into it under his guidance, and I was resolute to spend my days in such sport instead of in sleep after roistering of nights with the traders.
