Chapter VIII

later than; following

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

anew

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

in or to or toward a former location

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a brutal barbarous savage act

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plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

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plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

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From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

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

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

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

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

start firing a weapon

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

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

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

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

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

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

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

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

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

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

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

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

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

a special situation

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

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

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE FIGHT—DAMBOENG PAPOENDEH’S EXPEDITION—THE MAROETAS—BACK AGAIN TO THE KAPOEAS—NIGHT FIRING—THE BEES TO THE RESCUE—ASSISTANCE IN PERIL—THE SEPARATION—CIVILIZATION AND BARBARISM.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

communicated in words

From this reading This sentence uttered the first thing in the morning was really the continuation of the conversation held after the escape of the head-hunter.

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

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

a member of the French-speaking people living in Belgium

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Morte la bête, mort le venin,” was the opinion of the Walloon, given in his own language for want of knowledge of its Arabic equivalent.

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

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”

at the time that

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

which person or people

From this reading When it was quite daylight the occupants of the raft counted the bodies of their assailants who had fallen under the fire of the Europeans.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading “I am not sure,” La Cueille said, “that it was wise in us to let that man escape.”