1906
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From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS OF A PERAK SETTLER (MALAY PENINSULA).
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
augurynoun
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
Auri
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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BaggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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relevant relation or interconnection
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the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
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showing who or what does the action
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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
contrastsnounUS /ˈkɑːntræsts/
plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading _Every copy of this work not bearing the author's signature will be retained by him as an infringement of his rights._ These notes, the fruit of much sacrifice, I dedicate to the memory of my dear ones.
dearly loved
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dedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
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the act of departing
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
Devourers
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A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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fames
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an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
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greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Every copy of this work not bearing the author's signature will be retained by him as an infringement of his rights._ These notes, the fruit of much sacrifice, I dedicate to the memory of my dear ones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading RICHLY ILLUSTRATED WITH ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY THE AUTHOR.
infringementnounUS /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
an act that disregards an agreement or a right
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
MalaccanounUS /məˈlækə/
stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles
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MALAYnounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS OF A PERAK SETTLER (MALAY PENINSULA).
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading _Every copy of this work not bearing the author's signature will be retained by him as an infringement of his rights._ These notes, the fruit of much sacrifice, I dedicate to the memory of my dear ones.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
to a great degree or extent
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belonging to the person speaking
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not any; not one
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS OF A PERAK SETTLER (MALAY PENINSULA).
OBSERVATIONSnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS OF A PERAK SETTLER (MALAY PENINSULA).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS OF A PERAK SETTLER (MALAY PENINSULA).
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
PENINSULAnounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS OF A PERAK SETTLER (MALAY PENINSULA).
PERAKnoun
sultanate and one of the 13 states that constitute the Federation of Malaysia
From this reading NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS OF A PERAK SETTLER (MALAY PENINSULA).
PHOTOGRAPHSnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading RICHLY ILLUSTRATED WITH ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY THE AUTHOR.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
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retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading _Every copy of this work not bearing the author's signature will be retained by him as an infringement of his rights._ These notes, the fruit of much sacrifice, I dedicate to the memory of my dear ones.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
RICHLYadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading RICHLY ILLUSTRATED WITH ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY THE AUTHOR.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading _Every copy of this work not bearing the author's signature will be retained by him as an infringement of his rights._ These notes, the fruit of much sacrifice, I dedicate to the memory of my dear ones.
sacranounUS /ˈsækrə/
plural of “sacrum” — wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading _Every copy of this work not bearing the author's signature will be retained by him as an infringement of his rights._ These notes, the fruit of much sacrifice, I dedicate to the memory of my dear ones.
SETTLERnounUS /ˈsetələr/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS OF A PERAK SETTLER (MALAY PENINSULA).
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
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a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
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TemptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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Varazze
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From this reading _Varazze, June 1906._ Malacca and its contrasts--Devourers of the soul and devourers of the body--The realization of a poet's dream--Temptations--A call from the forest--Auri sacra fames--Baggage--Farewell to civilization.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fond embrace of parents and a sister, which for me was a sweet augury at my departure, greeted me no more at my return!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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