used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
archipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
benignadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪn/
not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
cannibalnounUS /ˈkænəbəl/
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
CatholicismnounUS /kəˈθɔːləsɪzəm/
the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
dynastiesnounUS /ˈdaɪnəstiz/
plural of “dynasty” — a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
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 Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
exiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
the act of departing
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading His widow remains in receipt of two pounds a month from the French Government.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
how
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From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
kidnappedverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
immediately past
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
Marquesas
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading His widow remains in receipt of two pounds a month from the French Government.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
OddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
on one occasion
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading His widow remains in receipt of two pounds a month from the French Government.
prelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
a person who is being chased
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading His widow remains in receipt of two pounds a month from the French Government.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading His widow remains in receipt of two pounds a month from the French Government.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
seaportsnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrts/
plural of “seaport” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
supporternounUS /səˈpɔːrtər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
TEMOANA
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through these events and changing dynasties, a single considerable figure may be seen to move: that of the high chief, a king, Temoana.
two times
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His widow remains in receipt of two pounds a month from the French Government.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
whalernounUS /ˈweɪlər/
a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading His widow remains in receipt of two pounds a month from the French Government.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Odds and ends of his history came to my ears: how he was at first a convert of the Protestant mission; how he was kidnapped or exiled from his native land, served as cook aboard a whaler, and was shown, for small charge, in English seaports; how he returned at last to the Marquesas, fell under the strong and benign influence of the late bishop, extended his influence in the group, was for a while joint ruler with the prelate, and died at last the chief supporter of Catholicism and the French.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At least twice they have seized the archipelago, at least once deserted it; and in the meanwhile the natives pursued almost without interruption their desultory cannibal wars.
a late time of life
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA The history of the Marquesas is, of late years, much confused by the coming and going of the French.
