used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men were tall, strong, well-limbed, and finely shaped.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cook says that they were as large as the largest-sized Europeans.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Cook says that they were as large as the largest-sized Europeans.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Cook says that they were as large as the largest-sized Europeans.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading The men were tall, strong, well-limbed, and finely shaped.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
islandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cook says that they were as large as the largest-sized Europeans.
largest-sized
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From this reading Cook says that they were as large as the largest-sized Europeans.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were tall, strong, well-limbed, and finely shaped.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
on the contrary
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
cut with a saw
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Cook says that they were as large as the largest-sized Europeans.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The men were tall, strong, well-limbed, and finely shaped.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The men were tall, strong, well-limbed, and finely shaped.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The men were tall, strong, well-limbed, and finely shaped.
tallestadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlɪst/
superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cook says that they were as large as the largest-sized Europeans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cook says that they were as large as the largest-sized Europeans.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cook says that they were as large as the largest-sized Europeans.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
well-limbed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men were tall, strong, well-limbed, and finely shaped.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
which person or people
From this reading The tallest he saw, on a neighbouring island, was a man who measured six feet three inches and a half.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women of the superior rank were above our middle stature, but those of the inferior class rather below it.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, even in their low condition, there were good points about those islanders.
