Chapter XIV

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

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

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

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

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

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

any person at all

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

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

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

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

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

divisible by two

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

a person of German nationality

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

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

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

prudent

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

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

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

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

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

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

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

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

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

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

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

not able to be found

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

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

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

not one, and not any

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

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

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

the northernmost islands are part of Papua New Guinea; the remainder form an independent state within the British Commonwealth

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

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

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

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

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

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

From this reading In none of these islands has anyone been back more than a few miles from the coast.

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

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

being five more than twenty

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

not yet discovered

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading OCEANIC CRUISING The Solomon group is divided into German and British Solomons, but the British section, about twenty-five large and small islands, being the more interesting, we did not bother to look much into the German section.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

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

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

a Caucasian

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading On the island of Guadalcanar, an island eighty miles long and forty miles wide, are half a dozen plantations and a trading and mission station, in which probably twenty-five persons live.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their homes are well guarded and stockaded, but even with the most rigid precautions, a white man is set down as missing at frequent intervals.

but in spite of that

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.

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

From this reading The large islands of Guadalcanar, Malaita, San Christoval, and Ysabel are as yet entirely unexplored in the interior.