Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

Muslim name for the one and only God

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

in addition

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

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

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

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From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

tilt or slant to one side

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

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

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

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

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

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

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

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

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

past form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

engage in

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

plural of “malay” — a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

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 Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

with respect to moral principles

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

a follower of Mohammed

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

not any; not one

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

and nothing more

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

any competition

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

having low density

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

plural of “razor” — edge tool used in shaving

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

except for; apart from

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

exaggeratedly proper

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

carry out

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

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From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

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

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of the stupid callousness with regard to pain inflicted on animals, of which this is an instance, the Malays are not as a race cruel in the sports wherein animals take a part, and, on the East Coast especially, little objection can be raised, save by the most strait-laced and sentimental, to the manner in which both cock and bull-fights are conducted.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In the Archipelago, and on the West Coast of the Peninsula, cock-fights are conducted in the manner known to the Malays as _ber-tâji_, the birds being armed with long artificial spurs, sharp as razors, and curved like a Malay woman's eyebrow.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading These weapons make cruel wounds, and cause the death of one or another of the combatants, almost before the sport has well begun.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Many, of course, hold that it is morally wrong to cause any animals to do battle one with another, and this is also the teaching of the Muhammadan religion.

but in spite of that

From this reading The Malays, however, have not yet learned to breathe the rarefied atmosphere, which can only be inhaled in comfort, by the frequenters of Exeter Hall, and, seeing that Allah has implanted an instinct of combat in many animals, the Malays take no shame in deriving amusement from the fact.