used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
BathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the sun was up over the ocean’s rim I had tramped two or three miles.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
branchedadjectiveUS /bræntʃt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
make right or correct
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
the first light of day
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
FijinounUS /ˈfiːdʒi/
an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
FugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
only a very short time before
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
IndiscretionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
the trait of being injudicious
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
and nothing more
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
KnutnounUS /knʌt/
king of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035)
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
Knut's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Before the sun was up over the ocean’s rim I had tramped two or three miles.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
NightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
Noumea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
ocean'snounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
possessive form of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Before the sun was up over the ocean’s rim I had tramped two or three miles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before the sun was up over the ocean’s rim I had tramped two or three miles.
palm-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
ParadenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
PhilosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
a light shade of red
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Before the sun was up over the ocean’s rim I had tramped two or three miles.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
réveillé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
express in words
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
try to get or reach
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
the state of being asleep
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
stimulantnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnt/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
SubmergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Before the sun was up over the ocean’s rim I had tramped two or three miles.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
SuvanounUS /ˈsuːvə/
the capital and largest city of Fiji (on Viti Levu island)
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
swarmsnounUS /swɔːrmz/
plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
sweatingnounUS /ˈswetɪŋ/
the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before the sun was up over the ocean’s rim I had tramped two or three miles.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
very small
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
Toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
TracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Before the sun was up over the ocean’s rim I had tramped two or three miles.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
tunefuladjectiveUS /ˈtuːnfəl/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before the sun was up over the ocean’s rim I had tramped two or three miles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ere dawn came and the swarms of mosquitoes had finished their repast on my sweating frame I had made up my mind to go in search of Waylao.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
Waylao
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From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
Waylao's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
in or at the place that
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I seek Waylao—The Heart of Fiji—I discover Traces of the Fugitive—The Bathing Parade—The Knut’s Indiscretion—A Submerged Toilette—The Knut as Travelling Companion—A Philosopher—A Noumea Nightmare—The Knut meets his Fate AFTER my interview with Mr and Mrs Pink I strode away, hardly knowing where I went to, I was so upset about Waylao’s disappearance.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading It was a glorious daybreak, the brilliant sunrise streaming through my branched roof, and the tiny _réveillé_ of the tuneful bush birds acted like a strong stimulant on my worried mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I slept out beneath some palm-trees just outside of Suva township; or it would be more correct to say that I _rested_ out, for I did more thinking than sleeping.
