1871
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From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
20th
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From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
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From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
cause to be bored
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But "he wist not that his face shone" for them.
make calm or still
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
travel across or pass over
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
the specified day of the month
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But "he wist not that his face shone" for them.
fro
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From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
in a gradual manner
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
death of a person
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But "he wist not that his face shone" for them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
a single distinct event
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
KNOTSnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
LEAFnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
the force of workers available
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But "he wist not that his face shone" for them.
Nukapu
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From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
and nothing more
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
PALMnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
Patteson
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From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
rollersnounUS /ˈroʊlərz/
plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading But "he wist not that his face shone" for them.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the light of the setting sun gleamed on his bronze face, it kindled his brave eyes and showed the grave smile that played about the corners of his mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But "he wist not that his face shone" for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIVE KNOTS IN A PALM LEAF _The Death of Patteson_ (Date of Incident, September 20th, 1871) The masts of the schooner _The Southern Cross_ swung gently to and fro across the darkening sky as the long, calm rollers of the Pacific slipped past her hull.
in the direction of
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Her bows spread only a ripple of water as the slight breeze bore her slowly towards the island of Nukapu.[32] On deck stood a group of men, their brown faces turned to a tall, bearded man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
which person or people
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
wist
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From this reading But "he wist not that his face shone" for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading They all looked on him with that worship which strong men give to a hero, who can be both brave and kindly.
