used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
aide-de-campnoun
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Of his brutal antagonist no trace had been found.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of his brutal antagonist no trace had been found.
boat-boy
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From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Of his brutal antagonist no trace had been found.
club-wielders
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From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
coaled
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From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Vinton's fleet had reached Manila.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
set up or found
From this reading Of his brutal antagonist no trace had been found.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vinton's fleet had reached Manila.
HawaiiannounUS /həˈwaɪən/
the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of his brutal antagonist no trace had been found.
HonolulunounUS /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/
the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu
From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
Kanaka
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From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading Vinton's fleet had reached Manila.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
not any; not one
From this reading Of his brutal antagonist no trace had been found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Vinton's fleet had reached Manila.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
star-bearers
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From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
stentorianadjective
(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
not in physical motion
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
StuyvesantnounUS /ˈstaɪvəsənt/
the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
supplementingverbUS /ˈsʌpləməntɪŋ/
-ing form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Of his brutal antagonist no trace had been found.
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
twixt
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From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
Vinton's
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From this reading Vinton's fleet had reached Manila.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A third expedition had coaled at Honolulu and gone on its way.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading More transports were coming, and still there lingered in this lovely land of sun and flowers--lingered for a time 'twixt life and death--Vinton's stricken aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Stuyvesant.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The shrill cries of the Kanaka boat-boy, supplementing the young officer's stentorian shout for the police, had brought two or three Hawaiian star-bearers and club-wielders to the scene of that fierce and well-nigh fatal struggle.
