used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
aboriginesnounUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒəniz/
plural of “aborigine” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
in the past
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
in addition
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
AmazonsnounUS /ˈæməzɑːnz/
plural of “amazon” — a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
from appearances alone
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
divisible by two
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
at any time
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
Gûnong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
JudgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
Korbu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
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 Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
MalaysnounUS /məˈleɪz/
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 I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
maraudingadjectiveUS /mərˈɔːdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
old-worldadjective
characteristic of former times especially in Europe
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
the local environment
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
PeninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
by chance
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
a human being
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
Semang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
not in physical motion
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
survivornounUS /sərˈvaɪvər/
one who lives through affliction
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading His brethren, too, must undoubtedly have been killed by some one or something, and perhaps the old-world tradition of the Amazons, furnished to the mind of the survivor the most natural explanation of the catastrophe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Judging by the scared look in his eyes, as he told the story, the old Semang had felt the fear of imminent death very close at hand that day long ago in the quiet forests at the back of Gûnong Korbu.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The old man ceased his weird story, the fear of what he thought he had seen still apparently strong upon him.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I have not succeeded, for, even in the wildest parts of the Peninsula, the aborigines do not shoot one another on sight, whatever they may do to bands of marauding Malays, nor do serious quarrels ever arise between them over the division of a little fresh meat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He certainly believed what he said, as also did every person present, with the exception of my own sceptical self, and I have often tried to find some reasonable explanation for the story.
