Chapter I

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From this reading HENRY BRITTON, _Author of “Fiji in 1870.”_ SAMUEL MULLEN.

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

From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

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

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

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

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading HENRY BRITTON, _Author of “Fiji in 1870.”_ SAMUEL MULLEN.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

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

From this reading HENRY BRITTON, _Author of “Fiji in 1870.”_ SAMUEL MULLEN.

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

From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands

From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.

plural of “fijian” — a native or inhabitant of Fiji

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading HENRY BRITTON, _Author of “Fiji in 1870.”_ SAMUEL MULLEN.

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

From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

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

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

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From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

social deportment

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

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

From this reading HENRY BRITTON, _Author of “Fiji in 1870.”_ SAMUEL MULLEN.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.

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

From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading PLEASANT RECOLLECTIONS OF OLD TIMES.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

move with force

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

any competition

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

with speed

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

easily deciphered

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading PLEASANT RECOLLECTIONS OF OLD TIMES.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading HENRY BRITTON, _Author of “Fiji in 1870.”_ SAMUEL MULLEN.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

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

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

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

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

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

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading PLEASANT RECOLLECTIONS OF OLD TIMES.

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

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

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

From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.

a Caucasian

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

which person or people

From this reading The object of this romance is to preserve in a readable form some record of the ancient manners and customs, traditions and superstitions of the Fijians, the most numerous and the most interesting race of savages in the South Pacific, who are rapidly disappearing before the terrible push and civilisation of the white man.

a late time of life

From this reading LOLÓMA, OR _Two Years in Cannibal-land_: A STORY OF OLD FIJI.