Chapter XI

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From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

how long something has existed

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

possessing life

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

(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 I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

plural of “cayman” — a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

make reference to

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

carefully weighed

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

dearly loved

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

your usual mood

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

cut open or cut apart

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

extravagant exaggeration

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

set up or found

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

usually; as a rule

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

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

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

a lack of caution in practical affairs

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

French mathematician and astronomer who formulated the nebular hypothesis concerning the origins of the solar system and who developed the theory of probability (1749-1827)

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

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 I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

by chance

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

plural of “reptile” — any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

express in words

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

transport commercially

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

precisely as stated

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading [21] Since I have named M. Laplace, I shall here relate a little anecdote of which he was the hero, and which will show to what a degree my influence was generally considered and looked up to in the province of Lagune.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

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

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.

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

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

which person or people

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Dumont d'Urville--Rear-Admiral Laplace: Desertion of Sailors from his Ship--I recover them for him--Origin of the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands--Their General Disposition--Hospitality and Respect for Old Age--Tagal Marriage Ceremony--Indian Legal Eloquence--Explanation of the Matrimonial Speeches--The Caymans, or Alligators--Instances of their Ferocity--Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd--Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him--We Attack and eventually Capture it--Its Dimensions--We Dissect and Examine the Contents of its Stomach--Boa-Constrictors--Their large size--Attack of a Boa-Constrictor on a Wild Boar--We Kill and Skin it--Unsuccessful Attempt to capture a Boa-Constrictor alive--A Man Devoured--Dangerous Venomous Reptiles.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Moreover, the various travellers who have spent some time at my habitation have published, in their works, the tableau or recital of my existence in the midst of my dear Indians, who were all so devoted to me.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Among other works, I shall cite "The Voyage Round the World," by the unfortunate Dumont d'Urville; and that of Rear-Admiral Laplace, in each of which works will be found a special article dedicated to Jala-Jala.

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

From this reading I shall perhaps be accused of exaggeration for what I say of the enjoyments and emotions of my existence at Jala-Jala: nevertheless I adhere to the strict truth, and it would be very easy for me to cite the names of many persons in support of the truth of all my narrative.