Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

the right to enter

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

(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 Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

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

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

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

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

a line of approach

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

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

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

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

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

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

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

moving toward the east

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

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

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

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

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

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

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

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

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

plural of “islet” — a small island

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

the middle of winter

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

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

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

a very steep cliff

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

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

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

the act of dwelling in a place

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

plural of “scupper” — drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

characterized by short periods of noisy commotion

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

not in physical motion

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

that is on a string

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

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

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

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

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

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

From this reading THE PORT OF ENTRY The port--the mart, the civil and religious capital of these rude Islands--is called Tai-o-hae, and lies strung along the beach of a precipitous green bay in Nuka-hiva.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

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

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

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

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

at the time that

From this reading It was midwinter when we came thither, and the weather was sultry, boisterous, and inconstant.

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

From this reading Along the beach the town shows a thin file of houses, mostly white, and all ensconced in the foliage of an avenue of green puraos; a pier gives access from the sea across the belt of breakers; to the eastward there stands, on a projecting bushy hill, the old fort which is now the calaboose, or prison; eastward still, alone in a garden, the Residency flies the colours of France.

a Caucasian

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Now the wind blew squally from the land down gaps of splintered precipice; now, between the sentinel islets of the entry, it came in gusts from seaward.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.

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

From this reading Heavy and dark clouds impended on the summits; the rain roared and ceased; the scuppers of the mountain gushed; and the next day we would see the sides of the amphitheatre bearded with white falls.