aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
consider or hold as true
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
(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 There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conversation was quite impersonal, and dealt generally with island matters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
banananounUS /bəˈnænə/
any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
Buli
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From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
Carwell's
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From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation was quite impersonal, and dealt generally with island matters.
copranounUS /ˈkoʊprə/
the dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The conversation was quite impersonal, and dealt generally with island matters.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The conversation was quite impersonal, and dealt generally with island matters.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading The conversation was quite impersonal, and dealt generally with island matters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The conversation was quite impersonal, and dealt generally with island matters.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
Lomangatini
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The conversation was quite impersonal, and dealt generally with island matters.
a particular point in time
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading To all these Tolai replied in the native tongue.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
not any; not one
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The conversation was quite impersonal, and dealt generally with island matters.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading To all these Tolai replied in the native tongue.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
not in physical motion
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
Teranoun
a three-tone Chadic language
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As she had promised her guardian to accept his statement as sufficient for the moment, she made no attempt to question Tolai.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
Tolai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading To all these Tolai replied in the native tongue.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conversation was quite impersonal, and dealt generally with island matters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There were friends and relatives to be inquired after: all sorts of things to ask about--the new banana plantations, for instance; if the old priest of Lomangatini was still alive; and what sort of goods Buli was getting from the traders in return for his copra.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While these things were taking place in Mr. Johnson's study, Tera, with Tolai in attendance, returned to Farmer Carwell's.
