used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
gingernounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
Makea
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From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
the force of workers available
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
used to form the superlative
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
Raratongans
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From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
confined on all sides
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
tatooed
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From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
Temanu
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From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
tumeric
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From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two chiefs advanced frankly to each other, and amiably rubbed noses together--the South Sea method of salutation!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
precisely as stated
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had a noble appearance and commanding aspect, and, though not so tall as Big Chief, was, obviously, a man of superior power in every way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
which person or people
From this reading Big Chief was then conducted to the presence of the king of that part of the island, who stood, surrounded by his chief men, under a grove of Temanu trees.
belonging to which person
From this reading The king, whose name was Makea, was a handsome man, in the prime of life, about six feet high, and very massive and muscular.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His complexion was light, and his body most beautifully tatooed and slightly coloured with a preparation of tumeric and ginger, which gave it a light orange tinge, and, in the estimation of the Raratongans, added much to the beauty of his appearance.
