Chapter XIX

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

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

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

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

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

a committee having supervisory powers

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a native or inhabitant of Borneo

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The summit which they had surmounted was clothed with magnificent specimens of the intertropical flora of the higher zone.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

well in the past; former

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

the act of departing

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

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distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

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show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

ludicrously odd

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading The summit which they had surmounted was clothed with magnificent specimens of the intertropical flora of the higher zone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

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

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

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a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

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

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The summit which they had surmounted was clothed with magnificent specimens of the intertropical flora of the higher zone.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

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

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

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

From this reading The summit which they had surmounted was clothed with magnificent specimens of the intertropical flora of the higher zone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

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

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

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

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

become covered with mist

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

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

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

touching and supported by a surface

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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

the act of departing politely

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

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

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

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

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

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

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading The summit which they had surmounted was clothed with magnificent specimens of the intertropical flora of the higher zone.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading The summit which they had surmounted was clothed with magnificent specimens of the intertropical flora of the higher zone.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

having something on top

From this reading The summit which they had surmounted was clothed with magnificent specimens of the intertropical flora of the higher zone.

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

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

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

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

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

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

a steep descent of the water of a river

From this reading DESCENT OF THE BATANG LOEPAR—A BORNEAN WATERFALL—THE FRONTIER PASSED—SIMANGANG—PARTING—ON BOARD THE FIREFLY—A SARAWAK FORT—AT KOETSHIN—ON BOARD THE RAINBOW—AT SINGAPORE—DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE.

at the time that

From this reading When the travellers awoke in the morning and the mist had been dispersed by the first rays of the sun a magnificent view rose before their eyes.

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

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading When, however, they approached the edge of the northern slope it appeared as if the luxuriant vegetation hitherto seen had suddenly departed in order to exhibit nature in her wildest and most fantastic form.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The southern slope of the mountain which they had ascended the previous day was covered with high woods.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading The summit which they had surmounted was clothed with magnificent specimens of the intertropical flora of the higher zone.