Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

anew

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

(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 The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

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

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

the capital of Western Samoa

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

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

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

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

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

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

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

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

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

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

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

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

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

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

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

move gently or carefully

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

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

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

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

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

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

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

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

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

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

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

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

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

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

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

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

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

plural of “loafer” — person who does no work

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

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

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

the force of workers available

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

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

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

on one occasion

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The mate, too, was one of the same sort.

wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

for the most part

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

on the contrary

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

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

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

-ing form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The mate, too, was one of the same sort.

a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

a large beer glass

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The mate, too, was one of the same sort.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

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

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

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

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

a large number or amount

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The mate, too, was one of the same sort.

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

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

the act of using

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

precisely as stated

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

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

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

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

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

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 The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

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

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

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

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

at the time that

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

a Caucasian

From this reading A few days later the _Lupetea_ (White Pigeon) ran into the bay and Raymond boarded her.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

belonging to which person

From this reading The _Lupetea_ was a rather handsome little vessel, well-fitted for the island trade, and carried besides Villari and the mate six hands, all of whom were Europeans, and Raymond at once recognised several of them as old _habituée_ of Apia beach--men whose reputation as loafers and boozers of the first water was pretty well known in Samoa.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He greeted Villari in a friendly manner, and tried to put him at his ease by at once remarking that the ladies would be very glad to see him again when he had time to come up to the house.

plural of “yam” — edible tuber of any of several yams

From this reading The schooner was loaded with a general cargo for the various traders and planters on the south side of the island, and that for Raymond consisted principally of about forty tons of yams for the use of the numerous local labourers already employed on the plantations.