Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

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

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

(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 At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

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

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

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

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading To some who came on board dinner was offered, but they would touch nothing but yams.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

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

From this reading To some who came on board dinner was offered, but they would touch nothing but yams.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

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

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

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

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading To some who came on board dinner was offered, but they would touch nothing but yams.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

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

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

set up or found

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

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

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

to an unacceptable degree

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

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

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

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

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

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

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading To some who came on board dinner was offered, but they would touch nothing but yams.

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

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading To some who came on board dinner was offered, but they would touch nothing but yams.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

with speed

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading They appeared to know nothing of dogs, goats, or hogs, but greatly appreciated both red cloth and nails.

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

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

giving satisfaction

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

able to see

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

inflected form of “stink” — be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

confined on all sides

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

closely encircling

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

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

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

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

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

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

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading To some who came on board dinner was offered, but they would touch nothing but yams.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading At first they were shy of coming near, but at length one canoe was persuaded to receive some small presents, and in return gave some fish which "stunk intolerably," but for all that it was received in hopes more satisfactory trading might result.

(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

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

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

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

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

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

From this reading On 4th September Midshipman Colnett sighted a large island, which was named New Caledonia, the point first seen being called Cape Colnett.

which person or people

From this reading To some who came on board dinner was offered, but they would touch nothing but yams.

belonging to which person

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading An opening in the surrounding reef having been found by the boats, the Resolution worked up to an anchorage and was quickly surrounded by canoes whose occupants were totally unarmed.

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

From this reading To some who came on board dinner was offered, but they would touch nothing but yams.

plural of “yam” — edible tuber of any of several yams

From this reading To some who came on board dinner was offered, but they would touch nothing but yams.