used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading This mixture, when scattered on the water, is said to attract the manga.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CAPSIZED.--DESCRIPTION OF THE MANGA.--RETURN TO CAMP.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
CAPSIZEDverbUS /ˈkæpsaɪzd/
past form of “capsize” — overturn accidentally
From this reading CAPSIZED.--DESCRIPTION OF THE MANGA.--RETURN TO CAMP.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading CAPSIZED.--DESCRIPTION OF THE MANGA.--RETURN TO CAMP.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
fetiches
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From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
flat-bottomedadjective
having a flat bottom
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
set up or found
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
harpooners
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From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
harpoonsnounUS /hɑːrˈpuːnz/
plural of “harpoon” — a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This mixture, when scattered on the water, is said to attract the manga.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
MANGAnounUS /ˈmæŋɡə/
graphic novel that originated in Japan, usually intended for adults and characterized by highly stylized art
From this reading CAPSIZED.--DESCRIPTION OF THE MANGA.--RETURN TO CAMP.
mashedverbUS /mæʃt/
past form of “mash” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading This mixture, when scattered on the water, is said to attract the manga.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
Niembouai
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From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPSIZED.--DESCRIPTION OF THE MANGA.--RETURN TO CAMP.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
Ratenou
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From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CAPSIZED.--DESCRIPTION OF THE MANGA.--RETURN TO CAMP.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This mixture, when scattered on the water, is said to attract the manga.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading This mixture, when scattered on the water, is said to attract the manga.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
shrubnounUS /ʃrʌb/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPSIZED.--DESCRIPTION OF THE MANGA.--RETURN TO CAMP.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This mixture, when scattered on the water, is said to attract the manga.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPSIZED.--DESCRIPTION OF THE MANGA.--RETURN TO CAMP.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He was covered with fetiches, and had in a pot a large quantity of leaves of a certain shrub, which had been mashed with water and then dried.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
at the time that
From this reading This mixture, when scattered on the water, is said to attract the manga.
in or at the place that
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
which person or people
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A man by the name of Ratenou, who had the reputation of being one of the best manga harpooners, and of knowing where they were to be found, was with me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The next morning, very early, if you had been on the banks of the Niembouai, you would have seen me on one of those long flat-bottomed canoes which I have described to you, and in it you would likewise have seen two long manga harpoons.
