1835
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From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
25
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From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
36
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From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
37
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From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading TORREY'S NARRATIVE: OR, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM TORREY.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
in addition
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TORREY'S NARRATIVE: OR, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM TORREY.
the two together, not just one
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
BRIGnounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
CANNIBALSnounUS /ˈkænəbəlz/
plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
CAPACITIESnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
CAPT
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From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
put or send forth
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
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 ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
EngravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading Illustrated with Engravings of his own Sketching.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Illustrated with Engravings of his own Sketching.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated with Engravings of his own Sketching.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TORREY'S NARRATIVE: OR, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM TORREY.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
MARQUESAS
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From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
MERCHANTSnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TORREY'S NARRATIVE: OR, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM TORREY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TORREY'S NARRATIVE: OR, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM TORREY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TORREY'S NARRATIVE: OR, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM TORREY.
OTAHEITE
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From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Illustrated with Engravings of his own Sketching.
REQUISITEnounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
SEAMENnounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
SHIPMATEnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪt/
an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading ALSO, FOR MANY YEARS SERVED IN THE SEVERAL CAPACITIES REQUISITE FOR SEAMEN, ON BOTH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS' SHIPS.
SketchingverbUS /ˈsketʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading Illustrated with Engravings of his own Sketching.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
express in words
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TORREY'S NARRATIVE: OR, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM TORREY.
TORREY
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From this reading TORREY'S NARRATIVE: OR, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM TORREY.
TORREY'S
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From this reading TORREY'S NARRATIVE: OR, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM TORREY.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
which person or people
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
WILLIAM
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From this reading TORREY'S NARRATIVE: OR, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM TORREY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Illustrated with Engravings of his own Sketching.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading WRITTEN BY HIMSELF.
a late time of life
From this reading WHO FOR THE SPACE OF 25 MONTHS, WITHIN THE YEARS 1835, '36 AND '37, WAS HELD A CAPTIVE BY THE CANNIBALS OF THE MARQUESAS, (A GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH SEA,) AMONG WHOM HE WAS CAST FROM THE WRECK OF THE BRIG DOLL, CAPT.----, OF OTAHEITE, OF WHICH WRECK HIMSELF, AND ONE SHIPMATE, CAN ALONE TELL THE SAD TALE.
