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Life in the forests of the Far East (vol. 2 of 2)
Life in the forests of the Far East (vol. 2 of 2)

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Life in the forests of the Far East (vol. 2 of 2) is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The
Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the
Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in
a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the
Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a
Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Life in the forests of the Far East (vol. 2 of 2)

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Life in the forests of the Far East (vol. 2 of 2) is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 6 reading units · Lines 1–6

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MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The
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Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the
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Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in
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a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the
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Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a
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Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131

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Argus noun US /ˈɑːrɡəs/

(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes

From this reading “Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a”

Cabbages noun US /ˈkæbɪdʒɪz/

plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage

From this reading “a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the”

Exhausting adjective US /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/

having a debilitating effect

From this reading “a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the”

Jog verb US /dʒɑːɡ/

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading “a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the”

Pheasant noun US /ˈfezənt/

large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere

From this reading “Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a”

Pheasants noun US /ˈfezənts/

plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere

From this reading “Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131”

Rafts noun US /ræfts/

a large number or amount

From this reading “Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the”

ungovernable adjective US /ənˈɡʌvərnəbəl/

incapable of being controlled

From this reading “Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

greatest Difficulties adjective + noun counted as “greatest difficulty”

In this reading “Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a”

Jog on verb + particle

In this reading “a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the”

Feed on verb + particle

be sustained by

In this reading “a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the”

in case preposition + noun

if there happens to be need

In this reading “Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the”

All words in this reading · 185

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131

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From this reading Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

AbandonverbUS /əˈbændən/

forsake, leave behind

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

AbandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

AbundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

ActiveadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

Adang

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From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

AdvanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/

at or in the front

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

Ahtan's

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From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

AlmostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

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

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

AmateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

AnecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

AnticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

Anœctochilus

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From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

ArgusnounUS /ˈɑːrɡəs/

(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

ArrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

ArrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

AttacknounUS /əˈtæk/

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

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

AttemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

AwenounUS /ɑː/

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

BanksnounUS /bæŋks/

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

Bengkala

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From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

Bezoar

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From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

BoldadjectiveUS /boʊld/

fearless and daring

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

CabbagesnounUS /ˈkæbɪdʒɪz/

plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

CataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

CaughtverbUS /kɑːt/

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

ChambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

CliffsnounUS /klɪfs/

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

Cock-fights

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

From this reading Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131

CommenceverbUS /kəˈmens/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

ConfidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

ConstructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

ContinuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

CornnounUS /kɔːrn/

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

CrossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

CryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

CuriousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

DangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

DangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

DecayingverbUS /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “decay” — lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

From this reading Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131

DesertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

DifficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

DifficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

DistressnounUS /dɪˈstres/

psychological suffering

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

DoctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

DrowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

EscapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

ExhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/

having a debilitating effect

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

FeedverbUS /fiːd/

provide as food

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

FevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

FineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

FollowverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

FoodnounUS /fuːd/

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

ForestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

FowlnounUS /faʊl/

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131

GirlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

GratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

GuidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

HeavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

HeightnounUS /haɪt/

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

HillsnounUS /hɪlz/

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

Improvidencenoun

a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

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

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

IneffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/

not producing an intended effect

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

JarverbUS /dʒɑːr/

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

Jelatuk

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From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

JogverbUS /dʒɑːɡ/

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

JOURNALnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

JourneyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

Kalio

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From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

Kayan

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From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

LegendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

LIMBANG

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From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

Lopong's

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From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

LossnounUS /lɔːs/

something that is lost

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

MennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

MightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131

Molu

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From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

MovementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

Murut

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From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

MusicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

MutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

NarrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

NearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

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

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

NightnounUS /naɪt/

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

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

Nightcapnoun

an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

Ophthalmianoun

severe conjunctivitis

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

OverhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

PalmnounUS /pɑːm/

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

PassverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

Paya

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From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

PheasantnounUS /ˈfezənt/

large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

PheasantsnounUS /ˈfezənts/

plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere

From this reading Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131

PleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

PositionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

ProvisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

PushverbUS /pʊʃ/

move with force

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

RaftnounUS /ræft/

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

RaftsnounUS /ræfts/

a large number or amount

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

RapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/

not often

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

ReachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

RendingadjectiveUS /ˈrendɪŋ/

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

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

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

RevolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

RicenounUS /raɪs/

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

RoaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

RocksnounUS /rɑːks/

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

SafetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

SecretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

ShootverbUS /ʃuːt/

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

SinounUS /siː/

a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

SoundsnounUS /saʊndz/

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

SparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/

avoiding waste

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

SpecimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

StartverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

StatenounUS /steɪt/

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

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

StonesnounUS /stoʊnz/

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

stopverbUS /stɑːp/

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

StorenounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

SummitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

SwimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

TentnounUS /tent/

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

TreenounUS /triː/

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131

TreesnounUS /triːz/

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Mighty Tree--Danger from Decaying Trees--Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants 131

TroublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

TryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

hard to endure

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

Umur

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

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

UneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

ungovernableadjectiveUS /ənˈɡʌvərnəbəl/

incapable of being controlled

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills--Night on the Summit--Our Tent--The last Fowl--Molu--The greatest Difficulties passed--Country more open--Follow the Banks of the River--Distress of the Men--Improvidence--Curious Sounds in the old Forests--Cry of the Argus Pheasant--Of the Jelatuk--Rending of a

VoicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

WalknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading a Whirlpool--Safety--Arrival of the other Rafts--Dangers ahead--Walk--Abandon the Rafts--State of Provisions--Nearly all consumed--Ahtan’s Secret Store--Rocks--Advance over the Kalio Hills--Sparing the Food--Exhausting climbing--“Jog on”--Feed on the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm--Almost a Mutiny--Facing the Difficulty--Reach the Summit of the

WarnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

WarningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/

a message informing of danger

From this reading MY LIMBANG JOURNAL--_Continued_. Commence the return Journey--Kayan Embassy--Indian Corn--Confidence of the People--Ophthalmia--Old Jar--Gratitude rarely shown--Anecdote--Warning to Amateur Doctors--Bezoar Stones--Arrangements at Si Lopong’s--A Nightcap--Desertion of our Guides--Murut Music--Start for the Adang--Warned of Difficulties--Abundance of Rice--Cross the Adang Mountains--Active Girls--The

WatersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Umur--Reach the Limbang--Construct fresh Rafts--Uneasy Anticipations--Heavy Fresh--Fine Specimen of a Raft--Push off--Dangers and Troubles--The Rafts ungovernable--The Roaring of Waters--Overhanging Cliffs--The Cataract--Awe of the Men--Shoot the Cataract--Narrow Escape--Its Height--The Men recover their Voice--Ineffectual Attempts to stop the Raft--Caught in

WhirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/

a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Anœctochilus--Attack of Fever--Arrangements in case of its continuance--Loss of Chamber to Revolver--Reach the Adang--Legend--Construct four Rafts--Pleasant Movement--Trying Position of one of the Men--The first Rapid passed--Difficulties at the second--Bold Swimmer--A Whirlpool--Danger of Drowning--Our Raft tested--Abandoned--The rest wrecked--Pass the

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