adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
Caset
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
contumelynoun
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
FRENCHnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
ineffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
Laval
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
maltreatedadjectiveUS /mælˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to cruel treatment
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
persecutionsnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃəns/
plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
PROCEEDINGSnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
TAHITInounUS /təˈhiːti/
an island in the south Pacific; the most important island in French Polynesia; made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson and Paul Gauguin
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems that for some time back the French had been making repeated ineffectual attempts to plant a Roman Catholic mission here.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
Wallis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI As I happened to arrive at the island at a very interesting period in its political affairs, it may be well to give some little account here of the proceedings of the French, by way of episode to the narrative.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading In one instance, two priests, Laval and Caset, after enduring a series of persecutions, were set upon by the natives, maltreated, and finally carried aboard a small trading schooner, which eventually put them ashore at Wallis’ island—a savage place—some two thousand miles to the westward.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My information was obtained at the time from the general reports then rife among the natives, as well as from what I learned upon a subsequent visit, and reliable accounts which I have seen since reaching home.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, invariably treated with contumely, they sometimes met with open violence; and, in every case, those directly concerned in the enterprise were ultimately forced to depart.
