Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

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

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

at or in the front

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

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

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

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

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

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

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

the specified day of the month

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

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

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

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

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

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

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

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

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

a single distinct event

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

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

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

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

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

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

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

a particular point in time

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

and nothing more

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

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

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

with low volume

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

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

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

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

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

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

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

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

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

not in physical motion

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

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

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

very small

From this reading I Manihiki Island looked like a tiny anchored canoe far away across the Pacific, as Elikana glanced back from his place at the tiller.

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

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading He sang, meantime, quietly to himself an air that still rang in his ears, the tune that he and his brother islanders had sung in praise of the Power and Providence of God at the services on Manihiki.

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

From this reading Elikana looked ahead to where his own island of Rakahanga grew clearer every moment on the sky-line ahead of them, though each time his craft dropped into the trough of the sea between the green curves of the league-long ocean rollers the island was lost from sight.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE CANOE OF ADVENTURE _Elikana_ (Date of Incident, 1861) "I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care."

a Caucasian

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading For the Christian people of the Penrhyn group of South Sea Islands had come together in April, 1861, for their yearly meeting, paddling from the different quarters in their canoes through the white surge of the breakers that thunder day and night round the island.