Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

later than; following

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

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

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

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

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

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

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

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

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

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

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

a female human offspring

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

dearly loved

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

in a delightful manner

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

usually; as a rule

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

a young female

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

the act of giving

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

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

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

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

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

-ing form of “improvise” — perform without preparation

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

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

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

and nothing more

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

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

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

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

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

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 And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

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

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

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

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

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

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

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

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

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

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

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

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

and nothing more

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

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

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

having or covered with or abounding in plumes

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

a native or inhabitant of Polynesia

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

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From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

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From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

a result

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

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From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

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

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

to, toward, or in the southeast

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

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

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

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

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

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

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

look attentively

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

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

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

a Caucasian

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

which person or people

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The day was delightfully bright, and the soft cool breath of the brave south-east trade wind, which rippled the blue of the ocean before them, stirred and swayed and made rhythmic music among the plumed crests of the graceful coco-palms above.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Under a shady wild orange-tree which grew just above high-water mark on the white beach of Samatau Bay, Marie Raymond and Mrs. Marston were seated together on a cane lounge imagining they were sewing, but in reality only talking on subjects dear to every woman's heart.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading It was early in the morning--an hour after breakfast--and the two ladies had come down to the beach to watch Raymond and his partners and some hundreds of natives working at a jetty being constructed from slabs of coral stone, and which was to be carried out into deep water.

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

From this reading And, as they talked, they heard, every now and then, Raymond's cheery voice giving orders, and the workmen's response, which was generally sung, some one among them improvising a chant--for the Samoans, like many other Polynesian peoples, love to work to the accompaniment of song.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Quite near them, and seated on mats, were the old nurse Mâlu, who held Mrs. Marston's baby-girl, and Raymond's own little daughter Loisé, who was playing with a young native girl--Olivee--grey-haired old Main's assistant.