used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
have
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
blanda
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From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
the two together, not just one
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
Bulungan
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From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
celeritynounUS /səˈlerəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
a person who is in charge
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
copses
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From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
a quick look
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
GrossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
GROSS'SnounUS /ˈɡroʊsɪz/
possessive form of “gross” — twelve dozen
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
not accessible to view
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
staying power
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
information about recent and important events
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
orangnoun
large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
a course of conduct
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
one of four equal parts
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
RECEPTIONnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
transport commercially
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
shore-line
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His sharp ears caught the incessant rustle of leaves, a rustle not made by the breeze, and the soft grinding of bits of coral under the pressure of naked feet.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
at the time that
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
in or at the place that
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
which person or people
From this reading Perfectly aware of this scrutiny, but calmly oblivious to it, Peter Gross stepped out of the boat and directed the sailors who rowed it to return to their ship.
belonging to which person
From this reading PETER GROSS'S RECEPTION When Peter Gross stepped ashore at the foot of the slope on which the fort and government buildings stood, three thousand pairs of eyes, whose owners were securely hidden in the copses and undergrowth for a quarter of a mile in both directions along the shore-line, watched his every movement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading With the lightning celerity with which big news travels word had been spread through Bulungan town that the new resident was coming ashore, and every inhabitant possessed of sound legs to bear him had run, crawled, or scrambled to a favorable patch of undergrowth where he could get a first glimpse of the _orang blanda_ chief without being observed.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading As their oars bit the water he faced the path that wound up the hillside and walked along it at a dignified and easy pace.
