Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

the clay from which adobe bricks are made

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

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

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

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

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

causing inconvenience

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

a Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city (especially in the United States)

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

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From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

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

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

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

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

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

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

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

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

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

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

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

From this reading Davao was torpid under the noonday heat.

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From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

scraped or touched lightly in passing

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

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

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

the activity of transporting goods by truck

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

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

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Davao was torpid under the noonday heat.

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

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

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

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

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

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

a message received and understood

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

and nothing more

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

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

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

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

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

the middle of the day

From this reading Davao was torpid under the noonday heat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

a chaplain in one of the military services

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

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

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

make square

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

in a stiff manner

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

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

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

slow and apathetic

From this reading Davao was torpid under the noonday heat.

in the direction of

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

of or relating to vehicles with two wheels

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Davao was torpid under the noonday heat.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

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

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

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

From this reading Davao was torpid under the noonday heat.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading As he watched he saw the soldierly figure of Sergeant Mercado emerge from the _cuartel_ and hurry toward him.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

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

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.

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

From this reading Three carabaos grazed undisturbed on the forbidden square: another of the awkward powerful brutes dawdled up the dusty road, hauling a decrepit two-wheeled cart on which a naked-backed, red-pantalooned native dozed: Padre Velasco, the aged Spanish priest, waved a weary hand at Terry from his window in the old adobe convento.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading THE STRICKEN VILLAGE A week later, Terry stood at the window looking down over the blistering plaza.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Entering the room the soldier saluted stiffly and reported that a patrol had just come in from the foothills with the information that a mysterious fever had attacked the Bogobos in the barrio of Dalag, that a score were stricken and four already dead.