used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Paddy Rouse accompanied his chief.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A vociferous crowd of Dyaks hastened to the beach under the misapprehension that the proa was a trader.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
blanda
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From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
braceletsnounUS /ˈbreɪslɪts/
plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
Bulungan
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From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Paddy Rouse accompanied his chief.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
CONVERSIONnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A vociferous crowd of Dyaks hastened to the beach under the misapprehension that the proa was a trader.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
Dyaks
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From this reading A vociferous crowd of Dyaks hastened to the beach under the misapprehension that the proa was a trader.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
Gross'snounUS /ˈɡroʊsɪz/
possessive form of “gross” — twelve dozen
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading A vociferous crowd of Dyaks hastened to the beach under the misapprehension that the proa was a trader.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paddy Rouse accompanied his chief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
LKATH'S
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From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
misapprehensionnounUS /mɪˌsæpriˈhenʃən/
an understanding of something that is not correct
From this reading A vociferous crowd of Dyaks hastened to the beach under the misapprehension that the proa was a trader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
orangnoun
large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading Paddy Rouse accompanied his chief.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
proa
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From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
RouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Paddy Rouse accompanied his chief.
rovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
Sadong
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From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
Sadonger
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From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A vociferous crowd of Dyaks hastened to the beach under the misapprehension that the proa was a trader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The resident had been fortunate in finding a Sadonger at Bulungan, and a liberal promise of brass bracelets and a bolt of cloth persuaded the rover to pilot them into Sadong harbor.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading A vociferous crowd of Dyaks hastened to the beach under the misapprehension that the proa was a trader.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A vociferous crowd of Dyaks hastened to the beach under the misapprehension that the proa was a trader.
vociferousadjectiveUS /voʊˈsɪfərəs/
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading A vociferous crowd of Dyaks hastened to the beach under the misapprehension that the proa was a trader.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
accept gladly
From this reading When shouts from the crew apprised them that the _orang blanda_ chief was aboard, their cries of welcome died away.
at the time that
From this reading LKATH'S CONVERSION The afternoon sun was waning when Peter Gross's sailing proa arrived at Sadong.
