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My Friends the Savages Notes

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.
The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.
This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.
The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.
He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.
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My Friends the Savages Notes

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of My Friends the Savages Notes is here in full — 193 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.
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The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.
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This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.
/ðɪs rɪˈviːlz ðə ˈpiːsfəl ˈkerɪktər ʌv ðiːz ˈfɔːrəst ɪnˈhæbətənts huː ˈnevər siːk ædˈventʃərz ɔːr kəˈmɪt əˈɡreʃənz/
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The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.
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He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

aggressions noun US /əˈɡreʃənz/

plural of “aggression” — a disposition to behave aggressively

From this reading “This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.”

catchers noun US /ˈkætʃɜːrz/

plural of “catcher” — (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher

From this reading “Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.”

dol noun US /dɑːl/

a unit of pain intensity

From this reading “Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.”

employs noun US /emˈplɔɪz/

plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading “He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.”

hatchets noun US /ˈhætʃəts/

plural of “hatchet” — weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading “The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.”

Malays noun US /məˈleɪz/

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

From this reading “The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.”

manufactures noun US /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərz/

plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

From this reading “The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.”

settler noun US /ˈsetələr/

a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading “Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.”

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19

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

aggressionsnounUS /əˈɡreʃənz/

plural of “aggression” — a disposition to behave aggressively

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

AKAR

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

antidotenounUS /ˈæntɪdoʊt/

a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

antidotes

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

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

bamboos

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

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

blahoo

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

From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

blau

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

From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

Bretaks

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

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

catchersnounUS /ˈkætʃɜːrz/

plural of “catcher” — (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

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

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

CLOB

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

contradictionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃənz/

plural of “contradiction” — opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

creepers

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

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

CuriousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

DOLnounUS /dɑːl/

a unit of pain intensity

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/

plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

ExperimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

foodnounUS /fuːd/

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

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

hatchetsnounUS /ˈhætʃəts/

plural of “hatchet” — weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

how

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From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

ingredientsnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənts/

plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

Ipok

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

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

knivesnounUS /naɪvz/

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

LEGOP

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

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

MalaysnounUS /məˈleɪz/

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

From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

manufacturesnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərz/

plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

Nai

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

PLEK

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

poisonsnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənz/

plural of “poison” — any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

prnounUS /ˈpiːˈɑːr/

a soft yellowish-white trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; can be recovered from bastnasite or monazite by an ion-exchange process

From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

procures

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From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

RENGAS

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/

third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

SAGOL

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

Sakai

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

seekverbUS /siːk/

try to get or reach

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

SerpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

settlernounUS /ˈsetələr/

a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

ShootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/

and nothing more

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

SLA

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

StrangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

sumpitam

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From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

TOALANG

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

TOKA

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From this reading Sakai arms--Shooting--Serpent catchers--The Sakai and his poisons--TOALANG, RENGAS AND SAGOL--SLA DOL, SLA PLEK and SLA CLOB--AKAR TOKA--Ipok[19]--An antidote--The LEGOP--The Nai Bretaks--The preparation of LEGOP--Curious and superfluous ingredients--The effects of LEGOP--Strange contradictions-- Experiments--Poisons and antidotes--The settler and science.

treesnounUS /triːz/

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

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/

displeasing to the senses

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The Sakai possesses only one weapon: the "_blau_" (pr. blahoo) called "_sumpitam_" by the Malays.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading This reveals the peaceful character of these forest inhabitants who never seek adventures or commit aggressions.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The strong ugly knives which he procures from his brethren of the plain or manufactures for himself, and the little hatchets I have already described, are not for him arms in the exact meaning of the word but are simply instruments necessary for those living in the jungle.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He employs them for cutting down bamboos, creepers and trees and for preparing food, but very likely he would not know how to use them for an assault or in defence.

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