used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
ARCHIPELAGOnounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading WANDERINGS IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.--GOOD-BYE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
Aru
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From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
Ceram
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From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
Dobbo
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From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
a man of refinement
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading WANDERINGS IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.--GOOD-BYE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WANDERINGS IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.--GOOD-BYE.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
Macassar
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From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
MALAYnounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading WANDERINGS IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.--GOOD-BYE.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
the force of workers available
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
Papuans
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From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
the local environment
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WANDERINGS IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.--GOOD-BYE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is an interesting point in the Aru Islands," the gentleman remarked, after a short pause, "known as Dobbo."
TimornounUS /tiˈmɔːr/
an island in Indonesia in the Malay Archipelago; the largest and most eastern of the Lesser Sunda Islands
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
WANDERINGSnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading WANDERINGS IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.--GOOD-BYE.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
which person or people
From this reading There are Chinese in considerable number, who come to buy the articles brought to market by the inhabitants of the islands for a long distance; and there are men from Macassar, Timor, Ceram, and other parts of the Archipelago, as well as the natives of Aru, who belong to the Papuans I have already described.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In May and June it is filled to overflowing with a mixed lot of people from all parts of the East.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "It is not regularly visited by steamers, as it is out of the routes of travel, and for a part of the year it is almost deserted.
