Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

(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 When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

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

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

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

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

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

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

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

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading PRODIGIOUS EXPERT THIEVES.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

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

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

only a very short time before

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

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

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

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

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

conformity or harmony

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

the force of workers available

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

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

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

domestic swine

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading PRODIGIOUS EXPERT THIEVES.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

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

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

only a very short time before

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

past form of “single” — hit a single

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

confined on all sides

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

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

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

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

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading PRODIGIOUS EXPERT THIEVES.

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

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

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

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The next day, however, two men, evidently of rank, came on board, and being invited into the cabin, went through a ceremony described by Banks: "Each singled out his friend; one took the captain, and the other chose myself.

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From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

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

From this reading The price asked for the pig was a hatchet, and as these were scarce, it was not purchased.

(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 When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

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

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

at the time that

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

which person or people

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.

belonging to which person

From this reading Hardly had the anchor reached the bottom, before they were surrounded by canoes, whose occupants were anxious to sell the supplies of fruits, raw and cooked fish, and a pig they had brought.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When all was made safe, a party went ashore and was well received by the natives, but those who had previously been there with Wallis reported that those who were at that time said to be chiefs, were keeping in the background.