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 During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

(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 Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

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

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

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

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

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

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

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

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

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From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

unvarying in nature

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

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

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

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From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

kill in large numbers

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

fit for habitation

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

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

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

displaying superhuman strength or power

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

a town in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

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

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

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

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

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

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

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 They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

changed in form or character

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

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

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

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

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

and nothing more

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

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From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

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

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

plural of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

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

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

absolutely still

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

plural of “seminary” — a private place of education for the young

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

have in common

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

not in physical motion

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

hair resembling thatched roofing material

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

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

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

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

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

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

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

capable of being borne or endured

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

precisely as stated

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading During the fortnight of our stay in the bay of Hilo, we had opportunities of observing a fair sample of island life.

(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 Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

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

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is a place less visited than others of the Hawaiian group, and as a consequence, the natives have lost nothing from a less constant association with more civilized nations.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The huts in the vicinity of towns and settlements are more comfortable and habitable than in the days of Cook and Vancouver, partaking somewhat in build, to the steep angular Dutch roof, but constructed of poles and thatch, without windows, and with only a single entrance.

produce a literary work

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

but in spite of that

From this reading They still preserve, in a certain degree, old habits and heathenish customs, though very much modified by the benevolent efforts of their missionary pastors; yet there are many deeply rooted and immoral practices, which the good teachers find a Herculean labor to eradicate.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Nevertheless, it must strike a stranger with surprise to find all those demi-barbarians have been taught to read and write--exceedingly well too--indeed the clean, well-defined caligraphy of the Hilo nymphs will compare with that of the most fashionable style of the art in young ladies' seminaries at home--they pay a strict outward observance to the Sabbath, have a general knowledge of the Scriptures, and many of the youth, a tolerable share of education.