Chapter I

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

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on the subject of; concerning

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a record or narrative description of past events

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

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

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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

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

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a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

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the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

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the -ing form of “be”

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a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

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enclosed in or set off by a border or box

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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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a railcar where passengers ride

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attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

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an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

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of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

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having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

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an institution created to conduct business

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the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

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plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

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provide with a covering or cause to be covered

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money collected under a tariff

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serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

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give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

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plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

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an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

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plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

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

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a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

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the father of your father or mother

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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

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of or relating to the study of history

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a specific instance of feeling hopeful

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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

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a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

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

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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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arousing or holding the attention

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

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

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the month following May and preceding July

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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

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the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

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

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to a great degree or extent

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belonging to the person speaking

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in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

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a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

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not any; not one

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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the month following October and preceding December

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a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

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the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

belonging to the speaker and others

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the largest ocean in the world

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one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

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marked by the reception of pay

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the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group

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for each

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a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946

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plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

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plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

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involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

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plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

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give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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exert pressure or force to or upon

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prepared and printed for distribution and sale

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a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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

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past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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

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plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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From this reading Published in November, 1916 Second Impression, June, 1917 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading _Each volume with one or more colored plates and many illustrations from original drawings or special photographs.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading _Being an Account of the Historical and Political Conditions of Our Pacific Possessions, together with Descriptions of the natural Charm and Beauty of the Countries and the strange and interesting Customs of their Peoples._ _Author of "The Spell of Japan," "The Spell of Belgium," etc._

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _Being an Account of the Historical and Political Conditions of Our Pacific Possessions, together with Descriptions of the natural Charm and Beauty of the Countries and the strange and interesting Customs of their Peoples._ _Author of "The Spell of Japan," "The Spell of Belgium," etc._

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Octavo, decorative cover, gilt top, boxed._ _Per volume, net $2.50; carriage paid $2.70_ THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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

From this reading Octavo, decorative cover, gilt top, boxed._ _Per volume, net $2.50; carriage paid $2.70_ THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Being an Account of the Historical and Political Conditions of Our Pacific Possessions, together with Descriptions of the natural Charm and Beauty of the Countries and the strange and interesting Customs of their Peoples._ _Author of "The Spell of Japan," "The Spell of Belgium," etc._

in or at that place or location

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _Being an Account of the Historical and Political Conditions of Our Pacific Possessions, together with Descriptions of the natural Charm and Beauty of the Countries and the strange and interesting Customs of their Peoples._ _Author of "The Spell of Japan," "The Spell of Belgium," etc._

the upper part of anything

From this reading Octavo, decorative cover, gilt top, boxed._ _Per volume, net $2.50; carriage paid $2.70_ THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.

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

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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

From this reading Published in November, 1916 Second Impression, June, 1917 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _Each volume with one or more colored plates and many illustrations from original drawings or special photographs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

join together by heating

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

belonging to which person

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

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

From this reading I DEDICATE THIS BOOK WITH LOVE TO THE MEMORY OF MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM F. WELD WHOSE SHIPS SAILED UPON THESE TROPICAL SEAS FOREWORD It is my hope that this book about our islands in the Pacific ocean may be of some interest, if for no other reason than that there is at present so much discussion as to whether or not we should keep the Philippines.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Each volume with one or more colored plates and many illustrations from original drawings or special photographs.