Chapter X

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From this reading before the Insurrection 308

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

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

plural of “aborigine” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

a large-scale farming enterprise

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

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From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

in addition

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

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

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

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From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

earlier than; in front of

From this reading before the Insurrection 308

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

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

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

3rd largest island in the world; in the western Pacific to the north of Java; largely covered by dense jungle and rain forest; part of the Malay Archipelago

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

call forth

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

a sultanate in northwestern Borneo; became independent of Great Britain in 1984

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

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

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

a person who is in charge

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

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

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

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

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

set up or found

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

an act that fails

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

bringing death

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

coins made of gold

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

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From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

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

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

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

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

narrow-minded about cherished opinions

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

a force that moves something along

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

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

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

a message received and understood

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

communication between individuals

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

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From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

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

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

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From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

without law or control

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

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

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

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

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

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

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

to, toward, or in the northwest

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

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

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

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

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

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

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

a course of conduct

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

add pepper to

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

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

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

colorless glass made of almost pure silica

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

an authoritative rule

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

a large or extra supply of something

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

plural of “reservoir” — a large or extra supply of something

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

cause to regain consciousness

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

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

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

the largest state in Malaysia; located on the northwest of the island of Borneo

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

an educational institution

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

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

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

term of address for a man

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

plural of “site” — the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

a minor short-term fight

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

pour as if from a sluice

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

a momentary flash of light

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

the season of growth

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

forced submission to control by others

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

possessive form of “sultan” — the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

the profession of a teacher

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

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

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

in or at that place or location

From this reading Position--A Check--Difficulty of obtaining Information--Cause of former Disputes--Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei--Sarawak--Early efforts of the Chinese to establish themselves there--Lawless Malays--A Murder--Retaliation--Defeat of the Chinese--Arrival of Sir James Brooke--Mixed Breed in Sambas--Form Self-governing Communities--Defeat of the Dutch

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

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

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

inefficient in use of time and effort and materials

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

in the company of; together with

From this reading a Murut Chief--Aborigines speaking Chinese--Mixed Breed--Good Husbands--Chinese at Batang Parak--At Madihit--Pepper Planters--Origin of the Borneans--Chinese Features observed also among the Aborigines--Careful Agriculture--A remnant of Chinese Teaching--Traditions of a Chinese Kingdom--Effect of Treaty with Brunei--Unsuccessful attempt to revive Pepper

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Planting--Chinese scattering on the North-west coast--A Spark of Enlightenment--Attempt to prevent Intercourse between the Chinese and Aborigines--Decay of Junk Trade--Cochin Chinese--Conduct of the Chinese--Papar--Anecdote--Fatal result of Insulting a Woman--Skirmish--Misrepresented in Labuan--Question of British Protection to the Chinese--Their Insolence--Anecdote--Unpleasant

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Forces--Subjugation of the Chinese--The Pamangkat Agriculturists--Flight into Sarawak--Change in the appearance of the Country--Mission School--Visit the Interior--Kunsis, or Gold Companies--Appearance of the Country--Method of Gold-working--The Reservoir--The Ditch--The Sluice--Wasteful method of working--Abundance of Gold--Impetus--Failure of first Agricultural Schemes--A great

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Flood--Troublesome Gold-workers--Successful Scheme--Disturbance in Sambas--Flight of Chinese--Illiberal Regulation--Tour through the Chinese Settlements--Agriculture--Siniawan--Chinese Workings--Hot Spring--Gold at Piat in Quartz--Antimony Works--Extensive Reservoirs--Arrival of Chinese from Sambas--Denial by the Kunsi--Hard Work at the Gold Diggings--Scenery--Path to Sambas--Chinese Station--Numbers of the Chinese

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo--References to the Chinese--Names of Places and Rivers--Sites of Gardens and Houses--One of the original Settlers--The Sultan’s Recollections--Chinese numerous in his Youth--Reasons for their Disappearing--Anecdote of