Chapter IX

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From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

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

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

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

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

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

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

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

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

possessive form of “banks” — English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

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

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

at any time

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

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

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

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

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

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

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

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

From this reading Now a word in regard to the spelling of the island's name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

engage in

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

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

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

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

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

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

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Now a word in regard to the spelling of the island's name.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

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

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

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

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now a word in regard to the spelling of the island's name.

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From this reading NUKUHEVA.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Now a word in regard to the spelling of the island's name.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

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

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

the act of searching for something

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading Now a word in regard to the spelling of the island's name.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

carry out

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

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

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

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

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

up to a particular time

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

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

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.

at the time that

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

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

From this reading Not until four days more had passed did we find that which seemed to suit us in every particular, and then the fleet came to anchor in a fine bay at the island of Nukuheva.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Now a word in regard to the spelling of the island's name.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading We set sail from Banks's Bay October 2, in company with the _Essex Junior_ and our prizes, but the latter were such slow sailers as compared with the frigate that we did not make the group of the Marquesas until the 23d, when we ran here and there seeking such a harbor as would admit of our performing the work the captain counted on doing.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading My cousin, Lieutenant McKnight, gave it as set down above; but I have since seen it written "Nooaheevah," and "Noukahiva," therefore the reader, if it so chances that any one ever reads what has cost me so much time to set down, may take his choice of the names.