1824
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From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
1825
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From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
1887
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From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
5th
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From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
in the past
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
(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 "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
CannibalsnounUS /ˈkænəbəlz/
plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
Cary
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From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
Cary's
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From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
a period of 100 years
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
fish-houses
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From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
InquirernounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪrər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
installmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːlmənts/
plural of “installment” — a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
log-book
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From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
something that is lost
From this reading "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
the force of workers available
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
MirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
NantucketnounUS /nænˈtʌkɪt/
an island resort off Cape Cod; formerly a center of the whaling industry
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
Oeno
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From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
Sconset
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From this reading It was first published in the Nantucket Journal in 1887, in installments, Cary's journal of his experiences having been discovered in one of the fish-houses below 'Sconset bank a few years before.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
transport commercially
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
SolenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
SurvivornounUS /sərˈvaɪvər/
one who lives through affliction
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
whalesnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading One of the true tales left to posterity by the hardy men of Nantucket who went to the far corners of the earth in search of whales.
Whaleship
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From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
which person or people
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
William
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From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
WrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading "The Wreck of the Oeno" is a personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading _The Inquirer and Mirror Press Nantucket, Mass._ This thrilling tale was compiled from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825.
a late time of life
From this reading _Printed on the Island of Nantucket, from which port William S. Cary sailed on the "Oeno" in 1824._ Experience of a Nantucket man a Century Ago, Who was Sole Survivor of Whaleship "Oeno" and Lived for Nine Years Among Cannibals of South Sea Islands.
