Chapter II

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

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian)

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

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

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

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

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

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

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Finally they passed on to the harbor inside the reefs and beheld the tropical scene they had pictured.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

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

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

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

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

a quick look

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

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

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Finally they passed on to the harbor inside the reefs and beheld the tropical scene they had pictured.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

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

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Finally they passed on to the harbor inside the reefs and beheld the tropical scene they had pictured.

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

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

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

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

a particular point in time

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

completely unclothed

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

your grandmother

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

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

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

an island of central Hawaii (between Molokai and Kauai); the chief island of the state

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

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

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Finally they passed on to the harbor inside the reefs and beheld the tropical scene they had pictured.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading Finally they passed on to the harbor inside the reefs and beheld the tropical scene they had pictured.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

possessing material wealth

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

only a very short time before

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Finally they passed on to the harbor inside the reefs and beheld the tropical scene they had pictured.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

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

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

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

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

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

From this reading Finally they passed on to the harbor inside the reefs and beheld the tropical scene they had pictured.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

having come into contact

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading Finally they passed on to the harbor inside the reefs and beheld the tropical scene they had pictured.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

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

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The four stood on deck together watching for the first glimpse of the coral reefs, Koko Point, and Diamond Head, then the city itself at the foot of the mountains.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

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

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.

at the time that

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

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

From this reading As Nan had warned them it was quite like an American city, and as they were driven to the hotel which Mrs. Beaumont had recommended, they could scarce believe themselves upon one of those Sandwich Islands associated with naked savages and Captain Cook, in one's early recollections of geography.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

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

From this reading A GLIMPSE OF HONOLULU By the time the reefs of Oahu were in sight, the Corners had become so well acquainted with Mrs. Beaumont that they felt that they would have a friend at court when they should finally reach Honolulu.

plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading There were the palms, the rich dense foliage, and, at the moment the vessel touched the wharf, there were the smiling natives with wreaths around hats and necks, waving hands, and shouting, "_Aloha!_" So was Honolulu reached.