used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This kampong is as good as any to study the natives in and the inhabitants seem fairly trustworthy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading This kampong is as good as any to study the natives in and the inhabitants seem fairly trustworthy.
a social unit living together
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This kampong is as good as any to study the natives in and the inhabitants seem fairly trustworthy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading This kampong is as good as any to study the natives in and the inhabitants seem fairly trustworthy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
KAMPONGnoun
a native village in Malaysia
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
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 WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
the force of workers available
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
mosquitosnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
not any; not one
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
except for; apart from
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
shacksnounUS /ʃæks/
plural of “shack” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This kampong is as good as any to study the natives in and the inhabitants seem fairly trustworthy.
carry out
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading This kampong is as good as any to study the natives in and the inhabitants seem fairly trustworthy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Our tent is placed, this time, between two of the large family shacks, and after a day or two we begin to feel quite at home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see 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 WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading WE TAKE UP QUARTERS IN THE KAMPONG Our first visit has turned out so well and the natives seem so friendly that there seems to be no reason why we should not move camp so as to be near them and thus save a long hike through the jungle every time we wish to see them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A walk through the jungle is the occasion of a fight with mosquitos, particularly at this time of year, February, which is the beginning of the rainy season.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading With the assistance of several of the younger men we transfer our belongings from the beach to the kampong and settle down for a long visit.
