Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

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

From this reading “A ship! aship!” shouted Lilo, who was almost frantic with excitement, “your ship--your own ship!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

native to Pacific islands and having edible fruit with a texture like bread

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “How know you, Lilo?” cried Mrs. Marston tremblingly.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading “A ship! aship!” shouted Lilo, who was almost frantic with excitement, “your ship--your own ship!

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading “A ship! aship!” shouted Lilo, who was almost frantic with excitement, “your ship--your own ship!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

a young female

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

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

From this reading “How know you, Lilo?” cried Mrs. Marston tremblingly.

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

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “How know you, Lilo?” cried Mrs. Marston tremblingly.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

a type of inflatable air mattress

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

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 Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading “How know you, Lilo?” cried Mrs. Marston tremblingly.

a particular point in time

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

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

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “A ship! aship!” shouted Lilo, who was almost frantic with excitement, “your ship--your own ship!

a course of conduct

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading The ship that came to Samatau!”

Identical; not different.

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

transport commercially

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “A ship! aship!” shouted Lilo, who was almost frantic with excitement, “your ship--your own ship!

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

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

From this reading “How know you, Lilo?” cried Mrs. Marston tremblingly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

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

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

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

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

a Caucasian

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

which person or people

From this reading “A ship! aship!” shouted Lilo, who was almost frantic with excitement, “your ship--your own ship!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Darkness had fallen upon the little island, as with the girl Serena and her infant charge, Mrs. Man-ton was walking back to the house.

but in spite of that

From this reading Lilo had not yet returned, but as they emerged from the breadfruit grove, they heard the sound of many voices, and then came a cry that made their hearts thrill-- “_Te vaka nui, Te vaka nui!_” (“A ship! a ship!”) and almost at the same moment Lilo and a score of natives came rushing along the path in search of the white lady.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How know you, Lilo?” cried Mrs. Marston tremblingly.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “A ship! aship!” shouted Lilo, who was almost frantic with excitement, “your ship--your own ship!