Chapter I

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From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

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

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

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

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

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

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

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

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

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From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

completely unclothed

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

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

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

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

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

propose a payment

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

3rd largest island in the world; in the western Pacific to the north of Java; largely covered by dense jungle and rain forest; part of the Malay Archipelago

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

for a short time

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

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From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

serving as an essential component

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

plural of “chieftain” — the leader of a group of people

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

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From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

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From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

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

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

command with authority

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

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From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

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

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

divisible by two

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

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

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

a person of French descent

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

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

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

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

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

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

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

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

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

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

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

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

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

and nothing more

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

plural of “legionary” — a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

make reference to

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

and nothing more

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

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

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

and nothing more

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

above and across; more than

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

the local environment

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

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

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

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

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

with honesty

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

situated in or oriented toward the southeast

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

be about

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

(logic) a statement that is necessarily true

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

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

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

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

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

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

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

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

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

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

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

a listing of the words used in some enterprise

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

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

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

(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 However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Coming over from Java, which I had just finished touring, I arrived at Bandjermasin, in southeastern Borneo, near the coast, and from whence I took a small steamer up the Barito River to Poeroek Tjahoe, pronounced “Poorook Jow,” deep in the interior of the island.

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

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

which person or people

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.

in the company of; together with

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The initial poem, “The Dyak Chief,” forming Part One, is a romance of Central Borneo, that I visited in July, 1908, during a little trip around the World.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading However, if recollections of my personal campaigns against Cæsar--armed only with a Latin vocabulary and grammar--serve me rightly, the old Roman was not merely a worthy foe, but one who might well be held up as a worthy example; who dealt with his chronicles as he dealt with his enemies on the field, in a simple, direct, forcible manner, bare of circumlocution, tautology or ambiguity--that he who runs may read--and reading, know his Gaul and Gallic chieftains, his Cæsar and his Cæsar’s legionaries, even as Cæsar knew them.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

desire strongly or persistently

From this reading The Dyak Chief and Other Verses BY ERWIN CLARKSON GARRETT _Author of_ “My Bunkie and Other Ballads” _Some Ye bid to teach us, Lord,_ _And some Ye bid to learn;_ _And some Ye bid to triumph--_ _And some to yearn and yearn:_ _And some Ye bid to conquer_ _In blood by land and sea;_ _And some Ye bid to tarry here--_ _To prove the love of Thee._

but in spite of that

From this reading Neither desiring to plagiarize Cæsar nor to compare my book to Gaul, I wish to mention briefly that this volume as a whole is divided into three parts, of which one is occupied by the single poem, “The Dyak Chief,” the verses that give title to the book; another, the second, is occupied by American army ballads, and yet another, the third, is occupied by various verses on miscellaneous subjects.