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The Call of the South 1908
The Call of the South 1908

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was recruiter was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.
The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.
But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands recruits I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.
At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred recruited labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.
In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of recruits to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my recruits would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.
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The Call of the South 1908

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of The Call of the South 1908 is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I wasrecruiterwas beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.
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The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.
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But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert IslandsrecruitsI had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.
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At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundredrecruitedlabourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.
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In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo ofrecruitsto the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and myrecruitswould probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

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anchorage noun US /ˈæŋkərədʒ/

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading “But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.”

Apia noun US /ˈɑːpɪɑː/

the capital of Western Samoa

From this reading “In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.”

employing verb US /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading “At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.”

Hawaiian noun US /həˈwaɪən/

the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii

From this reading “On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.”

recruited verb US /rɪˈkruːtɪd/

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

From this reading “At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.”

recruiter noun US /rɪˈkruːtər/

someone who supplies members or employees

From this reading “On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.”

recruits noun US /rəˈkruːts/

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading “But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.”

thrash verb US /θræʃ/

give a thrashing to; beat hard

From this reading “But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.”

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1885

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From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

4th

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From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/

eagerly desirous

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

ApianounUS /ˈɑːpɪɑː/

the capital of Western Samoa

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

Apolima

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From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

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

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/

seemingly without interruption

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

darknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/

recognizable; marked

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

decksnounUS /deks/

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/

separate into parts or portions

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

employés

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From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

fearedverbUS /fɪrd/

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/

covered with water

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

HawaiiannounUS /həˈwaɪən/

the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

islandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

labourers

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

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

lotnounUS /lɑːt/

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

Mana

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

milesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

Mulifanua

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From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

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

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/

a judge of a probate court

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

portnounUS /pɔːrt/

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

recruitedverbUS /rɪˈkruːtɪd/

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

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

recruiternounUS /rɪˈkruːtər/

someone who supplies members or employees

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/

living in a particular place

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

sailverbUS /seɪl/

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

Savai'i

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/

a large beer glass

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

seanounUS /siː/

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

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

sixty-twoadjective

being two more than sixty

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

small-pox

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

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

south-eastadverb

to, toward, or in the southeast

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

staffnounUS /stæf/

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

StraitsnounUS /streɪts/

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading At Mulifanua there was a large German cotton plantation, employing four hundred “recruited” labourers, and on the staff of European employés was a resident doctor.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

thrashverbUS /θræʃ/

give a thrashing to; beat hard

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

three-knot

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

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

tradenounUS /treɪd/

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

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

Upolu

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

westnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the afternoon of the 4th of June, 1885, the Hawaiian labour schooner _Mana_, of which I was “recruiter” was beating through Apolima Straits, which divide the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

windnounUS /waɪnd/

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The south-east trade was blowing very strongly and a three-knot current setting against the wind had raised a short, confused sea, and our decks were continually flooded.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading But we had to thrash through it with all the sail we could possibly carry, for among the sixty-two Gilbert Islands “recruits” I had on board three had developed symptoms of what we feared was small-pox, and we were anxious to reach the anchorage off the town of Mulifanua at the west end of Upolu before dark.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In the ordinary course of things we should have gone on to Apia, which was twenty miles farther on, and our port of destination, and handed over my cargo of “recruits” to the manager of the German firm there; but as Mulifanua Plantation was also owned by them, and my “recruits” would probably be sent there eventually, the captain and I decided to land the entire lot at that place, instead of taking them to Apia, where the European community would be very rough upon us if the disease on board did turn out to be small-pox.

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