used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You couldn't do better.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Quite close to the very mouth of the crater, and right in the track of the great red-hot lava streams.
couldn't
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From this reading You couldn't do better.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading Quite close to the very mouth of the crater, and right in the track of the great red-hot lava streams.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You couldn't do better.
eh
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From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
the act of departing
From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A very good house, too!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Quite close to the very mouth of the crater, and right in the track of the great red-hot lava streams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
HilonounUS /ˈhiːloʊ/
a town in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "A very good house, too!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
Kalaua
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From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading Quite close to the very mouth of the crater, and right in the track of the great red-hot lava streams.
the literary culture
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Quite close to the very mouth of the crater, and right in the track of the great red-hot lava streams.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
palm-girt
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From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite close to the very mouth of the crater, and right in the track of the great red-hot lava streams.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
red-hotadjective
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading Quite close to the very mouth of the crater, and right in the track of the great red-hot lava streams.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Quite close to the very mouth of the crater, and right in the track of the great red-hot lava streams.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
in the near future
From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Going to stop with Kalaua, eh?" the merchant said, as soon as we had named our particular business.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Quite close to the very mouth of the crater, and right in the track of the great red-hot lava streams.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "A very good house, too!
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Quite close to the very mouth of the crater, and right in the track of the great red-hot lava streams.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
precisely as stated
From this reading "A very good house, too!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
at the time that
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When we reached Hilo, I went ashore in a boat through the dangerous surf, and before arranging to go up the mountain with my host and his niece, I called first on an English merchant in the little palm-girt town, to whom we had letters of introduction from friends in Liverpool.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You couldn't do better.
