used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
anew
From this reading Then, again, the fact that the Sarebus pirates have met with a reverse at our hands will ensure a welcome for the Dyaks.
at or in the front
From this reading But I must not run too far ahead, for we are not yet out of the river.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Tell me," he went on, calling the Chinaman to him, "are there any others to be feared?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I must not run too far ahead, for we are not yet out of the river.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Tell me," he went on, calling the Chinaman to him, "are there any others to be feared?
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
Chinamannoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading Tell me," he went on, calling the Chinaman to him, "are there any others to be feared?
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
down-stream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
Dyaks
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From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
move gently or carefully
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading Then, again, the fact that the Sarebus pirates have met with a reverse at our hands will ensure a welcome for the Dyaks.
escortingverbUS /ˈeskɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Then, again, the fact that the Sarebus pirates have met with a reverse at our hands will ensure a welcome for the Dyaks.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Tell me," he went on, calling the Chinaman to him, "are there any others to be feared?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
set up or found
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then, again, the fact that the Sarebus pirates have met with a reverse at our hands will ensure a welcome for the Dyaks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me," he went on, calling the Chinaman to him, "are there any others to be feared?
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I must not run too far ahead, for we are not yet out of the river.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me," he went on, calling the Chinaman to him, "are there any others to be feared?
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I must not run too far ahead, for we are not yet out of the river.
not any; not one
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
on one occasion
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tell me," he went on, calling the Chinaman to him, "are there any others to be feared?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then, again, the fact that the Sarebus pirates have met with a reverse at our hands will ensure a welcome for the Dyaks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But I must not run too far ahead, for we are not yet out of the river.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Then, again, the fact that the Sarebus pirates have met with a reverse at our hands will ensure a welcome for the Dyaks.
prahus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Then, again, the fact that the Sarebus pirates have met with a reverse at our hands will ensure a welcome for the Dyaks.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading But I must not run too far ahead, for we are not yet out of the river.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But I must not run too far ahead, for we are not yet out of the river.
SarawaknounUS /ˈserəwɑːk/
the largest state in Malaysia; located on the northwest of the island of Borneo
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
Sarebus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, again, the fact that the Sarebus pirates have met with a reverse at our hands will ensure a welcome for the Dyaks.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
having a supporting base
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
express in words
From this reading Tell me," he went on, calling the Chinaman to him, "are there any others to be feared?
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, again, the fact that the Sarebus pirates have met with a reverse at our hands will ensure a welcome for the Dyaks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tell me," he went on, calling the Chinaman to him, "are there any others to be feared?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But I must not run too far ahead, for we are not yet out of the river.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
accept gladly
From this reading Then, again, the fact that the Sarebus pirates have met with a reverse at our hands will ensure a welcome for the Dyaks.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tell me," he went on, calling the Chinaman to him, "are there any others to be feared?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Why, these prahus alone will be enough to set the tribe up once we have arrived," mused Tyler, "and no doubt we shall be able to sell them with ease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The Rajah of Sarawak Standing down-stream under a cloud of canvas the fleet of prahus, with the English schooner escorting, made an imposing sight, and Tyler could not but feel proud as he looked on at the scene; for it was wonderful to think that he and the humble Dyaks should have met with such success, and that the termination of their journey should have found them better off by far than they were at the commencement.
but in spite of that
From this reading But I must not run too far ahead, for we are not yet out of the river.
