Chapter I

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From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

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

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

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

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

(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 “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

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

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

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

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

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From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading One could read for many hours of the clever mongoose and tigers and crocodiles....

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading One could read for many hours of the clever mongoose and tigers and crocodiles....

plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters

From this reading One could read for many hours of the clever mongoose and tigers and crocodiles....

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

divisible by two

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

apart from; not including

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

in a faithful manner

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

the act of giving

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

in a diagrammatic manner

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

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

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

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

From this reading Sir Frank Swettenham has a pretty humour....

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

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading One could read for many hours of the clever mongoose and tigers and crocodiles....

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Sir Frank Swettenham has a pretty humour....

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

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

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

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

the literary culture

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

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

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading One could read for many hours of the clever mongoose and tigers and crocodiles....

agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents

From this reading One could read for many hours of the clever mongoose and tigers and crocodiles....

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

not any; not one

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One could read for many hours of the clever mongoose and tigers and crocodiles....

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

by chance

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Sir Frank Swettenham has a pretty humour....

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading One could read for many hours of the clever mongoose and tigers and crocodiles....

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

unusual or striking

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

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

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

relating to human society and its members

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

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From this reading Sir Frank Swettenham has a pretty humour....

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From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

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

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

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

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

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

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students

From this reading One could read for many hours of the clever mongoose and tigers and crocodiles....

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

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

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From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

not addressed

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

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From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is a combination that is very alluring, and we confess to finding Sir Frank Swettenham’s book of Malay sketches most fascinating reading.”—_The Pall Mall Gazette._ “Sir Frank Swettenham understands perhaps better than any other roving Englishman ‘The Real Malay.’”—_The Morning Post._ This is not a book of travels, nor is it, in even the smallest sense, the record of a traveller’s experiences in a foreign land.

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

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Deep gratitude is due to Sir Frank for giving these letters to the world ... the lazy descriptions of Eastern life, the musings on great scenes, the stories, and the utterances of social wisdom are all delightful, and add body to a book remarkable for a rare delicacy and charm.”—_The Athenæum._ “His narrative style is admirable, and his episodes are always interesting.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The style in which these ‘Unaddressed Letters’ is written is excellent.”— _The Pall Mall Gazette._ _Crown, 8vo, 6s._ “No pen except that of Mr. Conrad has drawn the Malay character so faithfully or so graphically....