1783
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From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
(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 THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
in addition
From this reading Naked and tattooed, he was not only a noble ruler of his people, but also a very perfect gentleman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
AntelopenounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
put or send forth
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
at any time
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
a man of refinement
From this reading Naked and tattooed, he was not only a noble ruler of his people, but also a very perfect gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
located inward
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
and nothing more
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
MacaonounUS /məˈkaʊ/
a former Portuguese province on the south coast of China and two islands in the South China Sea; reverted to China in 1999
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
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 THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
NakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Naked and tattooed, he was not only a noble ruler of his people, but also a very perfect gentleman.
not any; not one
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
NOBLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
and nothing more
From this reading Naked and tattooed, he was not only a noble ruler of his people, but also a very perfect gentleman.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
PELEWnoun
a chain of more than 200 islands about 400 miles long in the western central Pacific Ocean
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Naked and tattooed, he was not only a noble ruler of his people, but also a very perfect gentleman.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Naked and tattooed, he was not only a noble ruler of his people, but also a very perfect gentleman.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
preceptsnounUS /ˈpriːsepts/
plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Naked and tattooed, he was not only a noble ruler of his people, but also a very perfect gentleman.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
savesnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
shipwrecked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
plural of “tale” — 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 THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
tattooedverbUS /ˌtæˈtuːd/
past form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color
From this reading Naked and tattooed, he was not only a noble ruler of his people, but also a very perfect gentleman.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
not known
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Naked and tattooed, he was not only a noble ruler of his people, but also a very perfect gentleman.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
vouchsafed
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From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The packet _Antelope_, in the service of the East India Company, sailed from Macao in July, 1783, and was driven ashore in a black squall on one of the Pelew Islands three weeks later.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE NOBLE KING OF THE PELEW ISLANDS Many kinds of ships and men have endured the eternal enmity of the sea, as these true tales have depicted, but there is one episode of disaster which might be called the pattern and the proper example for all mariners cast away on unknown shores.
a Caucasian
From this reading No white men had ever set foot in his island realm until he welcomed this shipwrecked crew, and the source of his precepts and ideals was that inner light which had been peculiarly vouchsafed him.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It reveals the virtues and not the vices of mankind in time of stress, and saves from oblivion the portrait of a dusky monarch so wise and just and kind that he could teach civilization much more than he could learn from it.
