1787
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From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
6th
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From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
cocoanutnoun
large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
cocoanutsnounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊnʌts/
plural of “cocoanut” — large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
distrustfullyadverb
with distrust
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
GroupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAPEROUSE IN THE PACIFIC.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
LAPEROUSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAPEROUSE IN THE PACIFIC.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
NavigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
PACIFICnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading LAPEROUSE IN THE PACIFIC.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
profferverbUS /ˈprɑːfər/
present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
SamoannounUS /səˈmoʊən/
a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
squattingnounUS /ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the 6th December, 1787, the expedition made the eastern end of the Navigator Islands, that is, the Samoan Group.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAPEROUSE IN THE PACIFIC.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Presently sixteen canoes put off from the land, and their occupants, after paddling round the vessels distrustfully, ventured to approach and proffer cocoanuts in exchange for strings of beads and strips of red cloth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the ships approached, a party of natives were observed squatting under cocoanut trees.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The natives got the better of the bargain, for, when they had received their price, they hurried off without delivering their own goods.
