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The Cruise of the Kawa
The Cruise of the Kawa

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Cruise of the Kawa is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Once more the Kawa foots the sea.
Triplett's observations and our assistance.
The death of the compass-plant.
Lost!
An orgy of desperation.
Oblivion and excess.
The Kawa brings us home.
Our reception in Papeete.
A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS
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The Cruise of the Kawa

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Cruise of the Kawa is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 9 reading units · Lines 1–9

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Once more the Kawa foots the sea.
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Triplett's observations and our assistance.
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The death of the compass-plant.
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Lost!
/lɔːst/
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An orgy of desperation.
/æn ˈɔːrdʒi ʌv ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
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Oblivion and excess.
/əˈblɪviən ənd ˈekses/
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The Kawa brings us home.
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Our reception in Papeete.
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A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

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botanist noun US /ˈbɑːtənɪst/

a biologist specializing in the study of plants

From this reading “A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS”

celebration noun US /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading “A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS”

ezra noun US /ˈezrə/

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading “A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS”

fledgling adjective US /ˈfledʒlɪŋ/

(of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers

From this reading “A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS”

harmonies noun US /ˈhɑːrməniz/

plural of “harmony” — compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading “A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS”

herman noun US /ˈhɜːrmən/

United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

From this reading “A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS”

orgy noun US /ˈɔːrdʒi/

any act of immoderate indulgence

From this reading “An orgy of desperation.”

swank noun US /swæŋk/

elegance by virtue of being fashionable

From this reading “A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

AndeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading An orgy of desperation.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Triplett's observations and our assistance.

assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Triplett's observations and our assistance.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

BAAHAABAA

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

BABAI

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

BEWILDEREDadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

BOTANISTnounUS /ˈbɑːtənɪst/

a biologist specializing in the study of plants

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

BRIDEnounUS /braɪd/

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

bringsverbUS /brɪŋz/

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The Kawa brings us home.

CAPTAINnounUS /ˈkæptən/

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

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

compass-plant

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From this reading The death of the compass-plant.

DAWNnounUS /dɔːn/

the first light of day

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The death of the compass-plant.

DEPARTUREnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading An orgy of desperation.

DEW-FISH

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

excessnounUS /ˈekses/

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading Oblivion and excess.

EXPEDITIONnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

EZRAnounUS /ˈezrə/

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

FATU-LIVA

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

FLEDGLINGadjectiveUS /ˈfledʒlɪŋ/

(of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

foots

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From this reading Once more the Kawa foots the sea.

FRIENDSnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

GATHERINGnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

GOLDENadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

HARMONIESnounUS /ˈhɑːrməniz/

plural of “harmony” — compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

HENRYnounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

HERMANnounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/

United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The Kawa brings us home.

ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Our reception in Papeete.

ISLANDnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

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

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

Kawa

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From this reading Once more the Kawa foots the sea.

LAGOONnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

LostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

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

From this reading Lost!

LUPOBA-TILAANA

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

MISTverbUS /mɪst/

become covered with mist

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Once more the Kawa foots the sea.

MOUNTAINnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

MOURNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

NESTnounUS /nest/

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

OblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading Oblivion and excess.

observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Triplett's observations and our assistance.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The death of the compass-plant.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

OnceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Once more the Kawa foots the sea.

orgynounUS /ˈɔːrdʒi/

any act of immoderate indulgence

From this reading An orgy of desperation.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Triplett's observations and our assistance.

OUTERadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

Papeetenoun

the capital of French Polynesia on the northwestern coast of Tahiti

From this reading Our reception in Papeete.

RnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Our reception in Papeete.

REEFnounUS /riːf/

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

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

seanounUS /siː/

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

From this reading Once more the Kawa foots the sea.

SWANKnounUS /swæŋk/

elegance by virtue of being fashionable

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

SWANK'S

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

TAA-TAA

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Once more the Kawa foots the sea.

THOMASnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

Tiare

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

TRAPROCK

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

TRIPLETT

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

Triplett's

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From this reading Triplett's observations and our assistance.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading The Kawa brings us home.

VERSIONnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

WAITINGnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

WALTERnounUS /ˈwɔːltər/

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

WATCHFULadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

WHINNEY'S

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From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

WILLIAM

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

From this reading A celebration at the Tiare. ILLUSTRATIONS THE AUTHOR AND HIS ISLAND BRIDE CAPTAIN EZRA TRIPLETT A BEWILDERED BOTANIST THE W.E. TRAPROCK EXPEDITION BABAI AND HER TAA-TAA WALTER E. TRAPROCK, F.R.S.S.E.U GATHERING DEW-FISH ON THE OUTER REEF HERMAN SWANK LUPOBA-TILAANA, MIST ON THE MOUNTAIN WATCHFUL WAITING GOLDEN HARMONIES WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS THE LAGOON AT DAWN (WHINNEY'S VERSION) THE LAGOON AT DAWN (SWANK'S VERSION) THE NEST OF A FATU-LIVA A FLEDGLING FATU-LIVA BAAHAABAA MOURNING THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FRIENDS

Chapter 5 of The Cruise of the Kawa by George S. (George Shepard) Chappell holds 9 sentences, grouped into 2 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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