Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

in actual fact

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

in an arrogant manner

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

confined by bonds

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

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

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading He had fallen victim to Koyala's wiles.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

with resolute determination

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

before any deductions

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

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

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

extremely wicked, deeply criminal

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

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

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

temporary military shelter

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

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

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

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From this reading He had fallen victim to Koyala's wiles.

a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His thoughts were not pleasant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

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

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

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

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

above and across; more than

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

go across or through

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading His thoughts were not pleasant.

so unreasonable as to invite derision

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

living in a particular place

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

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From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His thoughts were not pleasant.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

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

From this reading Shame filled his heart and reddened his brow as he thought of how confidently he had assumed his mission, how firmly he had believed himself to be the chosen instrument of destiny to restore order in the distracted colony and punish those guilty of heinous crimes, and how arrogantly he had rejected the sage advice of his elders.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading He had fallen victim to Koyala's wiles.

a message informing of danger

From this reading He recollected old Sachsen's warning and his own impatient reply--the event that he deemed so preposterous at that time and old Sachsen had foreseen had actually come to pass.

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

From this reading His thoughts were not pleasant.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading He had fallen victim to Koyala's wiles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A WOMAN'S HEART Lying on the bamboo floor of the jungle hut which Muller had spoken of, his hands and feet firmly bound, and a Dyak guard armed with spear and kris at the door, Peter Gross thought over the events of his administration as resident of Bulungan.