Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

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From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading And, my friends, I must tell you that my hopes were amply--very amply--realised.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading MUROWSKI ON THE TRACK.--AN OPIUM SALE AT SANTJOEMEH.

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

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MUROWSKI ON THE TRACK.--AN OPIUM SALE AT SANTJOEMEH.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

terminate

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

inquire into

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And, my friends, I must tell you that my hopes were amply--very amply--realised.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

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

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading And, my friends, I must tell you that my hopes were amply--very amply--realised.

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

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

go away from a place

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Now then," said van Rheijn, "let us proceed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading MUROWSKI ON THE TRACK.--AN OPIUM SALE AT SANTJOEMEH.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading And, my friends, I must tell you that my hopes were amply--very amply--realised.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading "Now then," said van Rheijn, "let us proceed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MUROWSKI ON THE TRACK.--AN OPIUM SALE AT SANTJOEMEH.

an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

From this reading MUROWSKI ON THE TRACK.--AN OPIUM SALE AT SANTJOEMEH.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

continue talking

From this reading "Now then," said van Rheijn, "let us proceed.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading And, my friends, I must tell you that my hopes were amply--very amply--realised.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading "Now then," said van Rheijn, "let us proceed.

possessing material wealth

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now then," said van Rheijn, "let us proceed.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading MUROWSKI ON THE TRACK.--AN OPIUM SALE AT SANTJOEMEH.

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

From this reading MUROWSKI ON THE TRACK.--AN OPIUM SALE AT SANTJOEMEH.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

express in words

From this reading And, my friends, I must tell you that my hopes were amply--very amply--realised.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading MUROWSKI ON THE TRACK.--AN OPIUM SALE AT SANTJOEMEH.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Now then," said van Rheijn, "let us proceed.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

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

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading MUROWSKI ON THE TRACK.--AN OPIUM SALE AT SANTJOEMEH.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading "Now then," said van Rheijn, "let us proceed.

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 "Now then," said van Rheijn, "let us proceed.

precisely as stated

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

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

From this reading And, my friends, I must tell you that my hopes were amply--very amply--realised.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

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

From this reading "'Two days before my leave had expired and that, therefore, I should have to return to my garrison duties at Gombong, I started very early in the morning before the break of day from the dessa Ajo in which I had passed the night.

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

From this reading My intention was to explore the Western slopes of the Goenoeng Poleng, and I expected that this trip would bring a rich harvest to my collection.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And, my friends, I must tell you that my hopes were amply--very amply--realised.