used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
amicableadjectiveUS /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
characterized by friendship and good will
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading After this the King Terreeoboo, with his wife and child, came on board.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After this the King Terreeoboo, with his wife and child, came on board.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
a young person of either sex
From this reading After this the King Terreeoboo, with his wife and child, came on board.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had previously paid the _Resolution_ a visit, when the ships were off Mowee.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After this the King Terreeoboo, with his wife and child, came on board.
idolatrousadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɑːlətrəs/
relating to or practicing idolatry
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After this the King Terreeoboo, with his wife and child, came on board.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
the force of workers available
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
Mowee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had previously paid the _Resolution_ a visit, when the ships were off Mowee.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
come into possession of
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had previously paid the _Resolution_ a visit, when the ships were off Mowee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After this the King Terreeoboo, with his wife and child, came on board.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He had previously paid the _Resolution_ a visit, when the ships were off Mowee.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He had previously paid the _Resolution_ a visit, when the ships were off Mowee.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading He had previously paid the _Resolution_ a visit, when the ships were off Mowee.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading He had previously paid the _Resolution_ a visit, when the ships were off Mowee.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
Terreeoboo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After this the King Terreeoboo, with his wife and child, came on board.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had previously paid the _Resolution_ a visit, when the ships were off Mowee.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
wandsnounUS /wɑːndz/
plural of “wand” — a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading After distributing some presents, the captains returned, being conducted to the boats by men bearing wands, the people falling down before them as they walked along the beach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had previously paid the _Resolution_ a visit, when the ships were off Mowee.
at the time that
From this reading He had previously paid the _Resolution_ a visit, when the ships were off Mowee.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading After this the King Terreeoboo, with his wife and child, came on board.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading It is sad to reflect that a man of judgment and intelligence should have submitted to this idolatrous worship.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Captain Cook probably expected that by yielding to the natives, he should obtain greater facilities for trading and keeping up amicable relations with them.
