Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

(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 All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

French explorer who circumnavigated the globe accompanied by scientists (1729-1811)

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

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

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

a visual display of information

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

capable of reproducing

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

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

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

having a crew

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

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

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

come into possession of

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

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

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

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

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

furnished with inhabitants

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

someone who supplies members or employees

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

term of address for a man

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

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

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

precisely as stated

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I thought it likely that I might obtain a few “recruits,” and the captain wanted fresh provisions.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

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

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

(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 Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

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

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

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

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.

at the time that

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

which person or people

From this reading All the islands are thickly populated at the present day by natives, who are peaceable enough, and engage in _bêche-de-mer_ and pearl-shell fishing.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The group lies between the south end of New Ireland and the north end of the great Bougainville Island in the Solomon Archipelago, and consists of six low, well-wooded and fertile islands, enclosed within a barrier reef, forming a noble atoll, almost circular in shape.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading When I was first learning the ropes as a “recruiter” in the Kanaka labour trade, recruiting natives to work on the plantations of Samoa and Fiji, we called at a group of islands called Nisân by the natives, and marked on the chart as the Sir Charles Hardy Islands.

a late time of life

From this reading Less than forty years back they were notorious cannibals, and very warlike, and never hesitated to attempt to cut off any whaleship or trading vessel that was not well manned and well armed.