adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
at-once
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From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
javelins
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From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
juttingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌtɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
Karakoee
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From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
Mow-Mow
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From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
tidenounUS /taɪd/
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a minute or two after our departure, the savages, who had formed into different groups, remained perfectly motionless and silent.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But although soon out of the reach of the spears, our progress was extremely slow; it blew strong upon the shore, and the tide was against us; and I saw Karakoee, who was steering the boat, give many a look towards a jutting point of the bay round which we had to pass.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.
woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/
people who are wounded
From this reading Some of the weapons passed quite as close to us as was desirable, but no one was wounded, and the men pulled away gallantly.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Although it was clear that my movements had been noticed by several of the natives, still they had not suspended the conflict in which they were engaged, and it was not until the boat was above fifty yards from the shore that Mow-Mow and some six or seven other warriors rushed into the sea and hurled their javelins at us.
