used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
Abduh
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From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
abominationnounUS /əˌbɑːməˈneɪʃən/
a person who is loathsome or disgusting
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading My doubts are absolutely nil.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
BaldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
for the reason that
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
chameleonnounUS /kəˈmiːliən/
a changeable or inconstant person
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
being joined in close association
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
give a description of
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading My doubts are absolutely nil.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
set up or found
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
HaremnounUS /ˈherəm/
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
engage in
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
MalaynounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
Marquesan
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From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
Mohammedannoun
a follower of Mohammed
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
nilnounUS /nɪl/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading My doubts are absolutely nil.
not any; not one
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
Pauline's
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From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
Picturesquenessnoun
the quality of being strikingly expressive or vivid
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Neither do I make these remarks because I have any inward qualms as to my method of placing the facts of the case before my reader.
semi-civilised
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From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
carry out
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
Waylao
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From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
in or at the place that
From this reading In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
Wherein
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From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Wherein I describe the Harem Cave—Oriental Picturesqueness and Mohammedan Faith in its Bald State IN this chapter I will take the reader to one of the many beautiful caverns of natural subterranean architecture that are to be found in the Marquesan Group, both in the mountain districts and by the shore.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It will be obvious that I can give no more than a meagre account of all that followed the betrayal of Waylao, and in reference to Pauline’s acquaintance with Abduh, which I hinted at in the close of the preceding chapter, I do not wish to do more than paint a picture in chameleon colours of the incidents connected with her infatuation for the aforesaid abomination.