used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
in the past
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
a social unit living together
From this reading HOEKOEM KAMADOOG--THE VAN GULPENDAM FAMILY.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
GULPENDAM
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From this reading HOEKOEM KAMADOOG--THE VAN GULPENDAM FAMILY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
headlands
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From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
HOEKOEM
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From this reading HOEKOEM KAMADOOG--THE VAN GULPENDAM FAMILY.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/
an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
KAMADOOG
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From this reading HOEKOEM KAMADOOG--THE VAN GULPENDAM FAMILY.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
mangrovenounUS /ˈmænɡroʊv/
a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
Moeara
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From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
perpetrateverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
with low volume
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
sequesteredadjectiveUS /sɪˈkwestərd/
providing privacy or seclusion
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
unusual or striking
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
with low volume
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOEKOEM KAMADOOG--THE VAN GULPENDAM FAMILY.
Tjatjing
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From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, the prospect from the hut over the little bay of the Moeara Tjatjing, enclosed by its two headlands, was picturesque in the extreme.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading HOEKOEM KAMADOOG--THE VAN GULPENDAM FAMILY.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nothing could be more strange, and indeed awful, than the contrast between the fair face of nature and the hideous cruelty which man was about to perpetrate on that little sequestered spot on the north coast of Java.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The leaves of the singular forest of mangrove were softly rustling in the wind, and the waves, which a few hours ago were madly dashing on the shore, now were quietly running up the beach with pleasant and melodious murmurs.
but in spite of that
From this reading The storm which had been raging furiously during the night had now fallen to a fresh yet warm breeze.
