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Wine-Dark Seas and Tropic Skies

Chapter XIV

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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.
In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
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.
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.
My doubts are absolutely nil.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Wine-Dark Seas and Tropic Skies

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of Wine-Dark Seas and Tropic Skies is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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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.
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In one of these caverns a certain group of Malay Indians had their stronghold, where they lured the semi-civilised native girls.
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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.
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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.
/ˈniːðər duː aɪ meɪk ðiːz rɪˈmɑːrks bɪˈkɔːz aɪ hæv ˈeni ˈɪnwərd kwɑːmz æz tuː maɪ ˈmeθəd ʌv ˈpleɪsɪŋ ðə fækts ʌv ðə keɪs bɪˈfɔːr maɪ ˈriːdər/
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My doubts are absolutely nil.
/maɪ daʊts ɑːr ˌæbsəˈluːtli nɪl/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

abomination noun US /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.”

betrayal noun US /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.”

chameleon noun US /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.”

Harem noun US /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.”

infatuation noun US /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.”

Malay noun US /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.”

nil noun US /nɪl/

a quantity of no importance

From this reading “My doubts are absolutely nil.”

qualms noun US /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.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

preceding chapter adjective + noun

In 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.”

paint a picture verb + article + noun counted as “paint … picture”

call to mind

In 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 reference preposition + noun

In 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.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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.

absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading My doubts are absolutely nil.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

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.

acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/

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.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

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.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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.

atprepositionUS /æt/

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.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

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.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

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.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

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.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

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.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

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.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

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.

casenounUS /keɪs/

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.

CavenounUS /keɪv/

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.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

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.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

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.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

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.

connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/

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.

describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/

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.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

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.

factsnounUS /fækts/

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.

FaithnounUS /feɪθ/

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.

followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

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.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

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.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

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.

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

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.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

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.

GroupnounUS /ɡruːp/

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.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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.

IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

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.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

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.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

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.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

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.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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.

methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

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.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(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.

mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

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.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

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.

nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/

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.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

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.

NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

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.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

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.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

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.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

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.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

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.

picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

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.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

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.

remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/

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.

shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/

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.

StatenounUS /steɪt/

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.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

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.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

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.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

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.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

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.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

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.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

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.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

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.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

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.

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