Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

(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 Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

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

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

pertaining to or dealing with or used as a common noun

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

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

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

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From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

past form of “cobble” — pave with cobblestones

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

many and different

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

a man of refinement

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

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From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

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

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

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

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

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

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

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

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

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

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

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 Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

in a miserable manner

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

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

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

and nothing more

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

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

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific

From this reading Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

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

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

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

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

toward the south

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Her appellative had been bestowed in honor of a high chief, the tallest and goodliest looking gentleman in all the Sandwich Islands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

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

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

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

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

From this reading Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

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

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

(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 Samoa, a native of the Navigator Islands, had long followed the sea, and was well versed in the business of oyster diving and its submarine mysteries.

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

From this reading The native Lahineese on board were immediately subordinate to him; the captain having bargained with Samoa for their services as divers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

in or at the place that

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading With a mixed European and native crew, about thirty in number (but only four whites in all, captain included), the Parki, some four months previous, had sailed from her port on a voyage southward, in quest of pearls, and pearl oyster shells, sea-slugs, and other matters of that sort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading What Befel The Brigantine At The Pearl Shell Islands The vessel was the Parki, of Lahina, a village and harbor on the coast of Mowee, one of the Hawaian isles, where she had been miserably cobbled together with planks of native wood, and fragments of a wreck, there drifted ashore.