NotebookLM and Lord Meher

Given that Silence Day, the anniversary of the beginning of Meher Baba's silence, was coming up I decided to try uploading Lord Meher, a biography of Baba's life by Bhau Kalchuri, to NotebookLM. The 5444 page biography can be accessed online at lordmeher.org but NotebookLM needs to access the particular pages and each page has its own URL so linking to the site will not work.

Fortunately the biography can be downloaded as four PDF files each about 6MB in size. I have the files in my Calibre library. As the file sizes are well under the allowed limit of 20MB per file, these four files should have uploaded without difficult. Except there was difficulty. It turns out that a 500,000 word limit also applies and the first of the files that I tried to upload exceeded this. 

Gemini gave me advice on how to split the file into two roughly equal halves using Preview in my Mac OS. I split the remaining three files in half as well and then uploaded all eight files to NotebookLM as source material. The first question I posed was the following: 

Can you create an account of Meher Baba's decision to maintain silence, the methods he used to communicate silently, how his silence was received by others and details of any incidents relating to the maintaining of his silence over the 44 year period from 1925 to 1969.

The response to this prompt I've included in a blog post titled Meher Baba's Silence. Overall, the response was reasonable. However, as I'm intimately familiar with the content I noticed the following error:

Cessation of Gestures: By 1 December 1954, he had stopped using his forefinger for gestures to convey thoughts, marking "the last link of conversation" with the mandali through physical signs.

This "cessation of gestures" was in fact only temporary and he said resume his use of hand signals. The issue is further confused by the text that immediately follows the previous quote:

Interpreters: As his gestures became more minimal, his close mandali, such as Eruch, would interpret his signs.

What on earth is the difference between a "gesture" and a "sign"? This inaccuracy and confusion were unfortunate but I followed up the above prompt with one of NotebookLM's own self-generated list of prompt choices:

How did Meher Baba's spiritual mission evolve through various locations and interactions?

Here is an excerpt from the response:

Early Spiritual Journey and Realisation (1915-1921)

Meher Baba's genesis as a spiritual leader began with his contact with Perfect Masters. In April 1915, he decided to lead a life of 'fakiri' (renunciation and ascetic austerities).

His spiritual journey involved meeting several "very great saints" and "holy men who belong to God". He met Narayan Maharaj at his ashram in Kedgaon, just 30 miles from Poona. He also met Tipu Baba, a God-intoxicated mast and spiritual chargeman of Bombay. In Aurangabad, he met Bane Miyan Baba, a majzoob of the seventh plane who had a close connection with Sai Baba of Shirdi.

He regularly visited Sai Baba of Shirdi, sometimes with Behramji or Khodu, and stayed with Upasni Maharaj at the Khandoba Temple for several days. Upasni Maharaj imparted esoteric knowledge to Merwan (Meher Baba's birth name), leading him to accept Zoroaster as the Avatar.

Between 1915 and 1921, while regaining his gross consciousness in Poona, Merwan gradually became aware that he was God-conscious and that the universe emerged from his being. His actions during this period were automatic, as he was experiencing higher states of consciousness.

His six-month stay with Upasni Maharaj at Sakori was crucial, as he completely regained normal human consciousness to begin his divine mission as the Avatar of the Age. Upasni Maharaj declared him "Adi Shakti [the Primal Force]! You are the Avatar of the Age!" just before his departure in January 1922. 

Unfortunately this account fails to mention Babajan at all, even though she was the instigator of his spiritual transformation. The text also introduces irrelevant information regarding Tipu Baba and Bane Miyan Baba, both of whom played no role in his spiritual development. No mention is made of the five Perfect Masters and their crucial role in bringing the Avatar to Earth. The rest of the response was accurate enough but the omission of Babajan from the account and the failure to focus on the importance of the five Perfect Masters shows the NotebookLM clearly does not have "the big picture".

Given the vast amount of text to wade through, this is understandable and probably the prompt itself is at fault because it is too vague. My intention in uploading Lord Meher to NotebookLM was to easily find and collate information about specific people or events. Here's the sort of prompt that I had in mind:

Can you create an account of Gustadji, one of Meher Baba's mandali. The account should include how he first met Meher Baba, what work was assigned to him during his time with Baba, his quirks of personality as well as important events that transpired in his life and of course his final passing.

Here was NotebookLM's response:

Gustadji: Meher Baba's Silent Engine and Closest Companion

Gustadji Nusserwanji Hansotia, born on 20 February 1890, was one of Meher Baba's earliest and most intimate disciples, a devoted seeker whose life became intrinsically woven with the Avatar's mission. His journey to Meher Baba was marked by a fervent spiritual quest and a close association with other Perfect Masters of the age.

Early Spiritual Quest and Contact with Masters 

Gustadji's spiritual yearning began early, leading him to leave school in the third grade and struggle with various jobs, as his heart was no longer in worldly work after his first visit to Sai Baba. From 1910 onwards, he frequently visited Sai Baba of Shirdi, sometimes staying for days. He also associated with Upasni Maharaj at the Khandoba Temple. Under Sai Baba's guidance, Gustadji lived at Shirdi for six months, undergoing severe fasts that left him emaciated and haggard. He was present at Sai Baba's passing on 15 October 1918 and witnessed his funeral.

After Sai Baba's demise, Gustadji moved to live with Upasni Maharaj near Sakori, continuing to suffer hardships, including being severely beaten by Maharaj with a bamboo cane. Despite this, Gustadji intuitively understood he was serving penance for past karma and remained under Upasni's guidance. Indeed, Upasni Maharaj "transferred" Gustadji to Merwan Seth (Meher Baba), telling Gustadji: "I have made Merwan perfect like me. I have given my charge and have handed over my key to him. Now, follow Merwan’s orders faithfully and sincerely".

Meeting Merwan Seth and Joining the Mandali 

Gustadji first encountered Merwan Seth in April 1917 at a medical dispensary ceremony in Bombay, where Merwanji's profound insights left a deep impression. Later, in October 1917, Merwanji was sent by Upasni Maharaj specifically to Shirdi to see Gustadji. Merwanji's actions, including leaving without meeting Sai Baba, convinced Gustadji that Merwan had come solely to befriend him. In December 1918, Upasni Maharaj explicitly instructed Gustadji to leave Sakori and join Merwan Seth in Poona, where Merwan had even arranged a job and sent travel money. Gustadji thus became one of the first among Merwan Seth's close circle of disciples, or 'mandali'. He was to become Merwan Seth's closest companion.

Personality and The Vow of Silence 

Gustadji was known for his garrulous nature, often recounting a wealth of stories from his time with Sai Baba, Upasni Maharaj, and Hazrat Babajan. This talkativeness sometimes led other mandali to wish for his quietude. Meher Baba often used Gustadji's personality traits as a means for spiritual lessons. For instance, after Gustadji engaged in a two-hour harangue against another mandali member, Baba deliberately created an excuse to order him to "From now on, you are to remain silent" on 1 May 1927. This was not for Gustadji's personal benefit alone, as Baba explained that his own silence was "to drown the world in the Ocean of his silence". Gustadji courageously adopted this silence and maintained it until his death in 1957, communicating solely through hand gestures.

Role and Work within Meher Baba's Mission 

Gustadji's role within the mandali was pivotal. In Baba's analogy of the spiritual path as a train journey, Baba stated, "I am the driver; Gustadji is the engine". Baba held Gustadji in such high regard that he urged his disciples to show him deference, even garlanding Gustadji's photograph and declaring, "To garland Gustadji is to garland me".

Gustadji was entrusted with significant responsibilities throughout Baba's various phases of work:

• Early Poona and Manzil-e-Meem: He was part of Baba's earliest circle, with his photograph displayed in Baba's hut. Baba also insisted that Gustadji be implicitly obeyed in his absence. 

• Meherabad: He was in charge of the storeroom at the Post Office verandah, where all requests for items had to be initialed by him before going to Baba. After taking silence, he lived alone on the verandah of the Jhopdi at lower Meherabad, tending to the garden. 

• Mast Work: Gustadji frequently accompanied Baba on his extensive and arduous mast tours across India. This included journeys to Gujarat, Kathiawar, Girnar Mountains, Allahabad, Hubli, Bellary, and Uttar Pradesh, among many others. 

• New Life and Great Seclusion: During the "New Life" phase (beginning 1949), Gustadji was the only disciple Baba explicitly stated he would try to keep with him, acknowledging that Upasni Maharaj had sent him. He also worked with Baba in seclusion with the mast Ali Shah at Meherazad during this period.

His Unique Relationship with Baba 

Gustadji's relationship with Meher Baba was complex and deeply intimate. Baba referred to Gustadji as his "dark side," explaining that Gustadji was "fully prepared for Realization" and needed only to have "the veil torn open". This often meant that Gustadji experienced intense inner tests, making him feel as though he was groping more in darkness before enlightenment. Despite this, Baba always upheld Gustadji's unwavering obedience, even when Gustadji challenged Baba's instructions, ultimately leading to Baba's declaration: "Do not try to grasp my actions; you will never fathom them. Even if I hand you a cup of poison, drink it without the least hesitation. By so doing, you will greatly ease the burden of my work". Gustadji's response, "I am always ready to obey your orders," and his consistent adherence to this, epitomized his unique surrender.

Final Passing In October 1957 

An unusual decision was made: Gustadji was not taken with Baba on a trip to Bombay. The reason for this became tragically clear soon after. On Wednesday, 30 October 1957, Gustadji passed away at 3:20 P.M. in Ahmednagar, at the age of 67, due to a weak heart, enlarged liver, and pneumonic patch.

According to Baba's wish, Gustadji's body was prepared and buried on 31 October 1957, at 3:00 P.M., twelve feet from Ali Shah's tomb, near the dhuni, in lower Meherabad. Baba acknowledged him as the "oldest of the mandali" and the "closest and most loved of Baba's intimate circle and companions," affirming that Gustadji had "attained the Goal of Realization!". His unwavering silence until his last breath remained a testament to his profound love and obedience to the Master. Years later, even the mast Mohammed Mast, in a prophetic utterance before Baba's own passing, suggested Baba was "going to join Gustadji," indicating the profound spiritual connection that transcended physical death. 

Now this response is much better and really indicates the importance of a prompt that contains clear and specific points that are to be addressed. Click here for more information about Gustadji.

Adapting Lyrics

There is a silly little song that you can listen to by the following the link and the initial lyrics go like this:

To market to market went my brother Jim

But somebody threw a tomato at him

Tomatoes are soft and they don’t bruise the skin

But this one killed Jim, it was wrapped in a tin

I kept the melody but altered the lyrics and renamed it the THE TOWER OF BASEL. It currently has four veres and goes like this:

THE TOWER OF BASEL

In Basel in Swissland there is a big bank
Born in the thirties it really is swank
No country owns it and what goes on there
Is none of your business if even you care 

It sits on the border with Deutschland and France
And with the world’s finance it leads a fine dance
A waltz that doesn't worry who it makes poor
As banksters with banksters twirl on its floor 

In World War Two there was Hitler next door
But banksters weren’t worried despite all the gore
The Fűhrer was thankful they’d helped him gain sway
And the banksters they knew that they’d win either way 

They call it the BIS and on you it does piss
Because you’re a peasant who no one will miss
The high and the mighty they knock at its door
The Tower of Basel is greedy for more

I may add more verses later. I've played it on guitar and it sounds good. The chords are very simple: C to F to C for the first three lines and then C to G to C for the last line of each verse.

Kindle Trouble

Kindle is not sending ebooks that I've uploaded via Gmail to my Kindle device for some reason. I get an E999 or Send to Kindle Internal Error meaning that the document(s) could not be delivered due to an internal error. Please try sending your document(s) again in some time. The documents were in epub format and in the past there has been no problem with that. Gemini suggested that my device, a 6th Generation Kindle Paperwhite, was too old but other sources say that shouldn't be a problem.

I sideloaded the epub books from my laptop to the Kindle but they failed to register. However, I used Calibre to convert the books to AZW3 format and all was well. Lesson learned. Clearly Amazon makes this conversion online before sending the files to your Kindle. Once again, Calibre proves its usefulness and reminds me that I really should back up my library that resides on an SD card external to my laptop.

3 into 1 Charging Cables

Here is a question I put to Gemini Flash 2.5 today:

In my experience, I've found that 3 in 1 cables (micro USB, lightning and USB-C), though convenient for connecting muliple devices, tend to enjoy shorter lifespans than dedicated cables. Is this borne out by user feedback worldwide or have I just been unlucky?

This was the response: 

You're definitely not alone in your experience! User feedback worldwide generally bears out that 3-in-1 (or multi-tip) charging cables tend to have a shorter lifespan and can be less reliable than dedicated, single-connector cables.

Here's why this is a common sentiment:

More Points of Failure: A 3-in-1 cable essentially combines multiple connectors and internal wiring into one housing and cable. Each point where the different tips split off, and each individual connector, becomes a potential weak spot for wear and tear, fraying, or internal damage. Dedicated cables have a simpler, more streamlined design with fewer connection points.

Lower Quality Components: To keep costs down, many manufacturers of 3-in-1 cables use lower-quality materials for the wires, shielding, and connectors. This can lead to:

Fraying: The outer sheath can break down faster.

Internal Wire Damage: The thinner or less durable wires inside are more susceptible to bending, stretching, or breaking with repeated use and coiling.

Connector Weakness: The individual tips (Micro USB, Lightning, USB-C) may not be as robustly constructed as those on dedicated cables, leading to issues like loose connections or breakage.

Power Distribution Issues (Especially with Cheap Cables): Some multi-tip cables, especially cheaper ones, are not designed to handle proper power negotiation across multiple devices, particularly with modern fast-charging protocols (like USB Power Delivery or Quick Charge). This can lead to:

Slower Charging: The cable may limit the total power output, resulting in slower charging for all connected devices, or even cause power to oscillate between devices.

 Potential Device Damage (in worst cases): While less common with reputable brands, poorly designed multi-tip cables can sometimes deliver incorrect voltages to devices, potentially damaging them. This is especially a concern when mixing devices with different voltage requirements on the same cable.

Strain on the Junction: The point where the single cable branches into multiple connectors experiences significant strain, especially if the cable is frequently bent, pulled, or coiled.

Exceptions and Nuances:

While the general trend points to lower durability, there are exceptions:

Reputable Brands: Companies like Anker (as seen in search results) and Native Union specifically design 3-in-1 cables with enhanced durability features, such as bulletproof fiber cores and reinforced nylon braiding. These are often more expensive but offer a much better lifespan.

Usage Habits: How you handle your cables plays a huge role. Even the most durable cable can be damaged by aggressive pulling, sharp bends, or improper storage.

In conclusion, your experience is very much borne out by common user feedback. The convenience of 3-in-1 cables often comes at the cost of durability, particularly with generic or lower-priced options. If reliability and longevity are your top priorities, dedicated cables are generally the safer and more durable choice. If you value the convenience, investing in a high-quality 3-in-1 cable from a reputable brand is recommended.

Generating Indonesian Sentences with Translations

 I asked Gemini with the following:

I want to copy two columns from a Google Spreadsheet into Gemini. The first column consists of English words and the second column lists their Indonesian equivalents (according to Google Translate). I'd like Gemini to take the Indonesian word and form a sentence in each row and form a sentence in Indonesian from it. The word can be changed from its original form if necessary For example, "gerak" could become "gerakan" or "kecil" could become "mengecilkan". I'd like this sentence to be translated into English directly below it. I have about 500 such words. How many can I insert at one time into Gemini in order to not overtax its capabilities?

 Here was its response:

That sounds like an interesting task! You're essentially looking to create a bilingual sentence pair for each Indonesian word.

Given that you have around 500 word pairs, it's best to break this down into smaller chunks for Gemini. While I don't have a precise character limit for input, processing a very large amount of text at once can sometimes lead to:

• Longer processing times: Gemini might take a significant amount of time to generate all the sentences and translations.
• Potential for errors or less creative sentences: When overloaded, the quality of the output might decrease slightly.
• Possible timeouts or unexpected behavior: Although less likely, very large inputs could potentially cause issues.

I would recommend trying to input around 50-100 word pairs at a time. This should allow Gemini to process each batch efficiently and provide good quality results. You can then repeat the process for the remaining word pairs.

So I inserted the first 50 word pairs into Gemini and this was the output:

Indonesian: Tahun **kabisat** terjadi setiap empat tahun sekali.

English: **Leap year** happens every four years.

Indonesian: Dia merencanakan **pembalasan dendam** atas perbuatan buruk mereka.

English: He planned **revenge** for their bad deeds.

Indonesian: Ayah saya harus menjalani operasi untuk mengeluarkan **batu ginjal**nya.

English: My father had to undergo surgery to remove his **kidney stone**.

Indonesian: Dokter mendiagnosisnya menderita **batu empedu**.

English: The doctor diagnosed her with **gallstones**.

Indonesian: Fungsi utama **kantong empedu** adalah menyimpan empedu.

English: The main function of the **gall bladder** is to store bile.

Indonesian: Negara menganggapnya sebagai **pengkhianat** karena bersekutu dengan musuh.

English: The country considered him a **traitor** for allying with the enemy.

Indonesian: Saya sangat suka rasa gurih **kacang pistasi**.

English: I really like the savory taste of **pistachio**s.

Indonesian: Dia adalah **pemenang** dalam kompetisi lari maraton kemarin.

English: He was the **winner** in the marathon competition yesterday.

Indonesian: Ada seekor **kumbang** besar di daun itu.

English: There is a big **beetle** on that leaf.

Indonesian: Kami berencana mengecat **langit-langit** kamar tidur.

English: We are planning to paint the bedroom **ceiling**.

Indonesian: Nenek saya menderita **radang sendi** di lututnya.

English: My grandmother suffers from **arthritis** in her knee.

Indonesian: Kabel ini **tidak mudah terpelintir** meskipun ditekuk berkali-kali.

English: This cable is **not easy to twist** even though it's bent many times.

Indonesian: Aku sedang berjalan jauh dari rumah tapi aku membawa suratmu sepanjang jalan sebagai pengingat.

English: I was walking far from home but I carried your letters all the way as a reminder.

Indonesian: Di sana sangat panas tetapi akomodasinya nyaman dan secara keseluruhan kami memiliki waktu **santai**.

English: It was very hot there but the accommodation was comfortable and overall we had a **relaxing** and pleasant time.

Indonesian: Kami baru saja tiba kembali dari **Yogya** dan membawa banyak oleh-oleh.

English: We've just arrived back from **Yogya** and brought lots of souvenirs.

Indonesian: **Tiang ini bengkok** karena tertabrak mobil.

English: **This pole is bent** because it was hit by a car.

Indonesian: Banyak burung air hidup di daerah **rawa** ini.

English: Many water birds live in this **marsh** area.

Indonesian: Bima Sakti adalah nama **galaksi** tempat tata surya kita berada.

English: The Milky Way is the name of the **galaxy** where our solar system is located.

Indonesian: Kami mendaki **bukit** untuk menikmati pemandangan dari atas.

English: We hiked up the **hill** to enjoy the view from the top.

Indonesian: **Timah adalah logam** lunak berwarna abu-abu kebiruan.

English: **Lead is a metal** soft, bluish-grey.

Indonesian: Anak itu **demam** tinggi kemarin malam.

English: The child had a high **fever** last night.

Indonesian: Ayah menggunakan **kunci pas** untuk mengencangkan baut.

English: Father used a **spanner** to tighten the bolt.

Indonesian: Ini adalah **daerah menurunkan barang atau penumpang**, jadi jangan parkir di sini.

English: This is a **drop-off point**, so don't park here.

Indonesian: Kami menggunakan **peta** untuk mencari jalan menuju pantai.

English: We used a **map** to find our way to the beach.

Indonesian: Saya punya tempat di kota untuk bekerja dan satu lagi di **pedesaan** untuk beristirahat.

English: I have a place in the city for work and another in the **countryside** for resting.

Indonesian: **Lintah** sering ditemukan di air tawar yang tenang.

English: **Leeches** are often found in calm freshwater.

Indonesian: **Terdakwa** bersikeras bahwa dia tidak bersalah.

English: The **accused** insisted that he was innocent.

Indonesian: Pria itu **tituduh mencuri** perhiasan dari toko.

English: The man was **accused of stealing** jewelry from the store.

Indonesian: **Tertuduh** memiliki hak untuk membela diri di pengadilan.

English: The **accused** has the right to defend himself in court.

Indonesian: **Plaintif** mengajukan gugatan terhadap perusahaan tersebut.

English: The **plaintiff** filed a lawsuit against the company.

Indonesian: **Penuduhnya menghadapinya** di gedung pengadilan dengan bukti-bukti yang memberatkan.

English: **His accuser confronted him** in the courthouse with incriminating evidence.

Indonesian: **Politisi itu dituduh menerima suap** dalam jumlah besar.

English: **The politician was accused of taking bribes** in large amounts.

Indonesian: Jangan mengacungkan **jari tengah** saat berbicara dengan orang lain.

English: Don't stick out your **middle finger** when talking to other people.

Indonesian: Dia menunjuk ke arah utara dengan **jari telunjuk**nya.

English: He pointed north with his **index finger**.

Indonesian: Dia mengepalkan **tinju** karena sangat marah.

English: He clenched his **fist** because he was very angry.

Indonesian: Anak-anak sangat suka menonton **kartun** di televisi.

English: Children really like watching **cartoons** on television.

Indonesian: Semoga saja ujiannya berjalan lancar - **fingers crossed**!

English: Hopefully the exam goes smoothly - **fingers crossed**!

Indonesian: Cinta mereka **dipisahkan oleh ruang dan waktu**, namun tetap kuat.

English: Their love was **separated by time and space**, but remained strong.

Indonesian: **Bersatu kita teguh, bercerai kita runtuh** adalah pepatah yang sering kita dengar.

English: **United we stand, divided we fall** is a proverb we often hear.

Indonesian: Dia menarik **garis di pasir**, menandakan batas yang tidak boleh dilanggar.

English: He drew **a line in the sand**, marking a boundary that should not be crossed.

Indonesian: Mereka berjanji untuk saling mencintai **sampai maut memisahkan kita**.

English: They vowed to love each other **until death do us part**.

Indonesian: Dia menjadi seperti **janda** setelah suaminya bekerja di luar negeri untuk waktu yang lama.

English: She became like a **grass widow** after her husband worked abroad for a long time.

Indonesian: Mereka mengajukan **hipotek** untuk membeli rumah baru.

English: They took out a **mortgage** to buy a new house.

Indonesian: Dia percaya pada keberadaan **roh** setelah mengalami kejadian aneh.

English: He believes in the existence of **spirit**s after experiencing strange events.

Indonesian: **Kamus ini gratis** dan tersedia untuk umum.

English: **This dictionary is free** and available to the public.

Indonesian: **Kamus ini gratis dan dapat diunduh** dari situs web kami.

English: **This dictionary is free and can be downloaded** from our website.

Indonesian: Bayi itu tidur nyenyak di dalam **buaian**nya.

English: The baby slept soundly in its **cradle**.

Indonesian: **Ibu kandung**nya sangat menyayanginya sejak lahir.

English: His **biological mother** loved him very much from birth.

Indonesian: Dia memberikan **alasan** yang masuk akal untuk keterlambatannya.

English: He gave a reasonable **reason** for his lateness. 

More Rapid Games

From May 8th to May 14th, I've played Rapid Chess (10 minutes with a 5 second increment) every day on lichess.org and I've managed to increase my rating each day. I've achieved six wins, two draws and one loss. The loss came as a result of time trouble and I'm learning to manage my time better and also avoid taking unnecessary risks. I've only been playing one game a day if I win but in the case of my one loss I immediately played another game, winning it and more than compensating for my loss. I should play more games I suppose but at least I'm getting one game in a day.

I should perhaps make use of another account, such as the one I have on chess.com, to play more frequently and to not worry about my rating on that platform. There is the opportunity to analyse my games as well and I should take more advantage of this. I've been watching some of Remote Chess Academy's videos on YouTube and I've previously mentioned Journey to Grandmaster. These videos are especially useful in setting opening traps in order to gain an early initiative.

For a long while I've watched the games of the top chess players but not really played much chess, mainly because I didn't enjoy the pressure of time controls imposed on online games. I still find the Blitz games too quick for me but the ten minute rapid format is tolerable. I worry that longer time formats would encourage players to use chess engines to help them. I should perhaps consider a dedicated blog just for chess matters.

Exporting Google Translate Phrasebook

\( \textbf{Google Translate} \) on my iPhone is linked to the web app on my laptop and using the latter it's possible to export it to Google Sheets, manipulate it a little and then copy-paste the content into a blog post as shown below. Here is the link to the Google spreadsheet.

leap year	tahun kabisat
revenge	pembalasan dendam
kidney stone	batu ginjal
gallstones	batu empedu
gall bladder	kantong empedu
traitor	pengkhianat
pistachio	kacang pistasi
winner	pemenang
beetle	kumbang
ceiling	langit-langit
arthritis	radang sendi
not easy to twist	tidak mudah terpelintir
I was walking far from home but I carried your letters all the way	Aku sedang berjalan jauh dari rumah tapi aku membawa suratmu sepanjang jalan
it was very hot there but the accommodation was comfortable and overall we had a relaxing time	di sana sangat panas tetapi akomodasinya nyaman dan secara keseluruhan kami memiliki waktu santai
we've just arrived back from Yogya	kami baru saja tiba kembali dari Yogya
this pole is bent	Tiang ini bengkok
marsh	rawa
galaxy	galaksi
hill	bukit
lead is a metal	timah adalah logam
fever	demam
spanner	kunci pas
drop off point	daerah menurunkan barang atau penumpang
map	peta
I have a place in the city and another in the countryside	Saya punya tempat di kota dan satu lagi di pedesaan
leech	lintah
The accused	Terdakwa
The man was accused of stealing.	Pria itu dituduh mencuri.
accused	tertuduh
plaintif	plaintif
His accuser confronted him in the courthouse	Penuduhnya menghadapinya di gedung pengadilan
The politician was accused of taking bribes.	Politisi itu dituduh menerima suap.
middle finger	jari tengah
index finger	jari telunjuk
fist	tinju
cartoon	kartun
fingers crossed	semoga saja
separated by time and space	dipisahkan oleh ruang dan waktu
united we stand, divided we fall	bersatu kita teguh bercerai kita runtuh
a line in the sand	garis di pasir
until death do us part	sampai maut memisahkan kita
grass widow	janda
mortgage	hipotek
spirit	Roh
this dictionary is free	kamus ini gratis
this dictionary is free and can be downloaded	kamus ini gratis dan dapat diunduh
cradle	buaian
biological mother	ibu kandung
reason	alasan
During	Selama
in the course of	dalam
how to talk fast	cara bicara cepat
The cover	Penutup
Landslide prone area	Daerah rawan longsor
I descended the slope with ease	Saya menuruni lereng dengan mudah
I tried to climb the hill but gave up halfway up	Saya mencoba mendaki bukit tetapi menyerah di tengah jalan
the descent was very steep but the ascent was even more challenging	turunannya sangat curam tetapi pendakiannya bahkan lebih menantang
the descent was very steep	turunannya sangat curam
The country is prone to earthquakes.	Negara ini rawan gempa.
please speak more slowly as I’m having difficulty understanding you.	tolong bicara lebih lambat karena saya kesulitan memahami Anda.
he looks similar to my brother	dia mirip dengan saudaraku
he looks very different to what I expected	dia terlihat sangat berbeda dengan yang aku harapkan
I remember you from our previous meeting.	Aku mengingatmu dari pertemuan kita sebelumnya.
happy dream	mimpi indah
During my holidays, I like to visit the mountains.	Selama liburan saya, saya suka mengunjungi pegunungan.
please wait here while I do some shopping	tolong tunggu di sini sementara saya berbelanja
I lived in China for six years	Saya tinggal di China selama enam tahun
the crowd behaved in an orderly manner	kerumunan berperilaku tertib
he was permanently disabled by the accident	dia cacat permanen karena kecelakaan itu
permanent resident	penduduk tetap
ministry of Justice	kementerian kehakiman
natural mother	ibu kandung
piggy-back	dukung-dukungan
lead	memimpin
comfortable	nyaman
I will report you to the police	Saya akan melaporkan Anda ke polisi
pawn shop	pegadaian
you should practice your English every day.	Anda harus melatih bahasa Inggris Anda setiap hari.
gate	gerbang
hose	selang
Yes, I'd like to hear some of you and music. I'd like to hear you play your music on guitar.	Ya, saya ingin mendengar beberapa dari Anda dan musik. Saya ingin mendengar Anda memainkan musik Anda dengan gitar.
until	sampai
the water isn't flowing	air tidak mengalir
some people learn to play Blues Harmonica	beberapa orang belajar bermain Blues Harmonica
punch	pukulan
let's prevent an accident	mari kita mencegah kecelakaan
I just learned to play the musical notes on the harmonica just like playing the notes on the	Saya baru belajar memainkan not musik di harmonika seperti memainkan not di
hit	memukul
he is feared by all	dia ditakuti oleh semua
experiment	percobaan
create	membuat
clam	kerang
bivalve	kerang
barrier	hambatan
avoid traveling at all cost	Hindari perjalanan dengan segala cara
avoid crowds whenever possible	hindari kerumunan bila memungkinkan
can you sharpen the knife please	bisakah kamu mengasah pisaunya?
sharpening stone	batu asah
you should obey your parents	Anda harus mematuhi orang tua Anda
thunder and lightning	guntur dan kilat
sunlight	sinar matahari
stain resistant	Tahan noda
south pole	kutub selatan
north pole	kutub utara
in the event of fire don't use the lift	Jika terjadi api tidak menggunakan lift
heavenly light	Cahaya surgawi
he said you were sick	dia bilang kamu sakit
he said that you were sick	Dia mengatakan bahwa Anda sakit
grin	menyeringai
explanation	penjelasan
explain	menjelaskan
defend your home	pertahankan rumahmu
bedroom light	lampu kamar tidur
onion	Bawang
belt	sabuk
handicap	rintangan
silk	sutra
sagacious	cerdas
package	paket
epiphany	pencerahan
encourage	mendorong
printing	pencetakan
beetroot	akar bit
thin	tipis
asphalt	aspal
merchant navy	pedagang navy
bury	mengubur
diphtheria	difteri
fragrant	harum
assorted	berbagai macam
pocket	saku
silver	perak
bench	bangku
tick	kutu
hopefully	semoga
pagan	penyembah berhala
handsome	tampan
tornado	angin topan
shield	perisai
thumb	ibu jari
centipede	lipan
wood shaver	alat cukur kayu
why not use toll	Mengapa tidak menggunakan tol
swan	angsa
bluebottle	lalat hijau
gout	encok
jellyfish	ubur-ubur
snail	siput
caricature	karikatur
agape	ternganga
spring	musim semi
currency	mata uang
eggplant	terong
umbrella	payung
I will pick you up from the airport.	Aku akan menjemputmu dari bandara.
What time do we leave?	Jam berapa kita pergi
tracksuit	Olahraga
brio	keramaian
what caused the accident?	Apa yang menyebabkan kecelakaan itu?
mermaid	Putri duyung
clearstarch	kanji
interest free	bebas bunga
interest free credit	bunga kredit gratis
sticky rice	Ketan
turpentine	minyak tusam
disturbed	terganggu
there's respect for ancestors unlike in western culture	Ada rasa hormat terhadap nenek moyang tidak seperti budaya barat
ancestors are quickly forgotten in the west	nenek moyang cepat terlupakan di barat
god willing	Insya'Allah
gain	mendapatkan
sting	menyengat
float	mengapung
flight attendant	pramugari
cause	sebab
whale	ikan paus
shark	hiu
dolphin	Lumba-lumba
hypocrite	munafik
cautious	waspada
treasonable	khianat
image	gambar
suspicious	mencurigakan
he is trying to create a positive image	Dia mencoba menciptakan citra yang positif
anonymous	anonim
disability	cacat
investigation	penyelidikan
bee	lebah
trail	denai
dilemma	simalakama
fireflies	kunang kunang
wander	merantau
slack	kendur
leap year	kabisat
fountain	pancur
bile	empedu
rebel	pemberontak
exciting	seru
spoiled	manja
Excellent	mantap
strands	helai
pilgrimage	ziarah
distended	buncit
powder	bedak
impact	dampar
repel wind	tolak angin
shrimp paste	terasi
Chili shrimp paste	sambal terasi
soup	opor
gate	gerbang
pinch	jempit
pick up	jemput
twisted	terpelintir
all	segala
rather	agak
rounding	pembulatan
kilos	kiloan
reserve	cadangan
sound booth	bilik suara
outlet	gerai
complaint	pengaduan
legislative candidate	caleg
currently	sedang
overall	sejara keseluruhan
Relax	santai
even	genap
odd	ganjil
cliff	tebing
bad	gawat
ex-	mantan
soft	lunak
elderly	langsia
broke down	moggok
area	kawasan
inauguration	pelantikan
continent	bunua
deposit	setor
seven	sapta
seven charms	sapta pesona
memory	kenangan
orderly	tertib
beautiful	jelita
ER	IGD
water	menyiram
flush	siram
thread	benang
Ready	siap
barrel	laras
claw	cikar
land	darat
valid	absah
verdict	vonis
collapse	bobol
tile	jubin
mind	benak
ambiguous	rancu
young	belia
bun	konde
alphabet..	abjad..
meaning	makna
approval	restu
chilli	cabai
sharp	tajam
sold out	ludes
board	dewan
steady	mantap
device	gawai
firm	firma
absorption word	kata serapan
sincere	ikhlas
place of business	tempat usaha
drain	kuras
let's prevent	ayo cegah
must wash hands	wajib mencuci tangan
avoid handshakes	hindari jabat tangan
bill	bon
blurry	kabur
stop	terhenti
wash hands regularly	cuci tangan teratur
pick-up point	tempat jemput
delivery place	tempat antar
This shop sells women's clothing	Toko ini menjual pakaian jadi wanita
pick	petik
taste it	cecap
buzz	debam
challenge	mentang
look tempting	tampil menggoda
dip	celup
round skin	si kulit bundar
round	bundar
participate	per serta
youngest	termuda
loud	lantang
her son	anaknya petakilan
is this the title?	ini judulnya?
nudge	senggol
jam	selai
usury	ribah
loan shark	lintah darat
bloodsucker	pacat
The man was accused of stealing.	Pria itu dituding mencuri.
accusation	pertuduhan
accusation	penuduhan
accused	dituduh
index finger	telunjuk
cartoon	kartun
separate	pisah
separated by space and time	dipisahkan oleh ruang dan waktu
bed	ranjang
no longer related as husband and wife, but not yet officially divorced	tidak lagi berhubungan sebagai suami istri, tetapi belum resmi bercerai
separate beds	pisah ranjang
split up	berpisah-pisah
It's not good if father, mother, and children live separately in one city	tidak baik kalau ayah, ibu, dan anak bepisah-pisah tempat tinggalnya dalam satu kota
It's not good if father, mother, and children live separately in one city	tidak baik kalau ayah, ibu, dan anak terpisah-pisah tempat tinggalnya dalam satu kota
united we stand, divided we fall	united we stand, divided we fall
farewell	temu pisah
live apart	tinggal terpisah
until time separates	hingga waktu memisahkan
partition	sekat
adhesive	penekat
parking vacancies	parkir lowongan
steel	baja
mortgage	gadai
charade	sandiwarah
accountable	akuntabel
disabled	cacat
biological mother	ibu kandung
ministry of Justice	kementerian kehakiman
he is permanently disabled due to the accident	dia cacat permanen karena kecelakaan itu
in	dalam
please speak slower because I am having trouble understanding you.	tolong bicara lebih lambat karena saya kesulitan memahami Anda.
challenge	antang
climb	daki
Landslide prone area	daerah rawan longsor
how to talk fast	cara cepat ngomong
During	selama
keep wearing masks	tetap pakai masker
judge	hakim
reason	alasan
cradle	gendong
friendly	bersahabat
shipping cost does not change	biaya pengiriman tidak berubah
silent fasting	puasa diam
Don't get me wrong	jangan salah menilaiku
butt	puntung
collapse	ambruk
clothing	busana
taste	selera
big headed	gede rasa
then	kemudian
broken	rusahah
broken	rusah
highlight	sorotan
quality	mutu
form	wujud
endowments	wakaf
balanced	seimbang
at	pukul
explanation	penjelasan
parking lot	parkir lowongan
cross	palang
Agape	nganga
empty	lowong
Avoid the crowd	hindari kerumunan
extended	dipanjang
in long	di panjang
stand	berpijak
flow	alir
water flows	air mengalir
lazy	mager
motion	gerak
reservoir	waduk
submission	penyerahan
strike	mogok
job vacancy	kerja lowongan
dam	bendungan
sharpen	asah
rice container	wadah beras
but	tetapi
constant	tetapan
permanent	tetap
heavenly	surgawi
moonlight	sinar bulan
smirk	seringai
often	sering
defense	pertahan
follow	patuhi
obedient	patuh
give up	nyerah
boom	mengguntur
purify	memurnikan
clan	marga
Thunder	guntur
extended time	waktu dipanjang
sales tax	cukai penjualan
luxury home	rumah mewah
bamboo shoots	tunas bambu
ready for occupancy	siap huni
don't slack	jangan kendor
grouse	belibis
tangled up	terjerat
How about	bagaimana dengan
Which one	yang mana
pendant	liontin
jewelry	perhiasan
emergency	gawat darurat
turnover	omzet
confusion	galau
debris	puing
waiting time	waktu tunggu
Don't make beloved family members suffer from contracting the corona virus. Discipline on wearing masks properly when outside the house. Covid19.go.id	Jangan membuat anggota keluarga tercinta menderita karena tertular virus corona. Disiplin memakai masker dengan benar saat berada di luar rumah. Covid19.go.id
outbreak	wabah
has been	telah
meeting	rapat
ancestor	laluhur
cloudy	mendung
deposited	setor
occupancy	hunian
weather	hawa
stale	basi
flag	bendera
spare parts	onderdil
parts	suku cadang
sublime	luhur
prostitute	pelakur
unity of the nation	persatuan bangsa bangsa
traitor	penghianat
dislodged	copot
flops	jepit
narrow	jempit
work experience	pengalaman kerja
date of	tanggal
if God allows	insha allah
line	barisan
still handsome	masih ganteng
save	menyelamatkan
stock	saham
myoma	miom
get	mendapatkan
where	manakah
paragraph	ayat
Overreacting	lebay
Customs	adat
repentance	tobat
lead	timah
magic	sakti
ONLY FOR USE OUTSIDE and protected from light Keep out of reach of children	HANYA UNTUK PEMAKAIAN LUAR dan terlindung dari cahaya Jauhkan dari jangkauan anak-anak
rhyme	sajak
Until the next sign	sampai rambu berikut
transition	pancaroba
parenthesis	kurung
standby	siaga
role model	panutan
loser	pecundang
tornado	puting beliung
supporters	pendukung
sane	waras
wise	bijaksana
installment	angsuran
lots	kavling
feces	tinja
easy	gampang
mackerel	tenggiri
imagination	menghayal
uprooted	tumbang
chipped	kerempeng
invaders	penjajah
girl	cewek
guy	cowok
passion fruit	markisa
servant	pengabdi
ancestors	leluhur
pack	kemas
tracksuit	pakaian latihan yg hangat
Hypocrit	hipokrit
Monitor lizards	biawak
Crickets	jangkrik
pedestrian	pejalan kaki
Good luck, healthy, long life and granted prayer prayer. Aamin	Semoga sukses, sehat, panjang umur dan dikabulkan doa doanya.Aamin
hooked	doyan
Dull	tusam
opinion	pendapat
pass	lulus
profit	untung
arise	timbul
prestige	gengsi
just	cuma
Hopefully	mudah mudahan
fertile	suburnya
spirit	semangat
prone	rawan
mucus	lendir
mutual cooperation	gotong royong
savory	sedapan
grilled	panggang
disaster	petaka
hypocrite	lidah biawak
treacherous	khianat
ability	kemampuan
Depends	tergantung
dry	kemarau
Boredom	kemarauh
Form	wujud
Conductor	dirigen
Alloy	paduan
Jerry cans	jerigen
Imaging	pencitraan
with disabilities	difabel
hold-up (hold up)	todong (menodong)
hold-up (Nodong)	todong (nodong)
suspicious	curiga
care	bela
sticky rice	ketan
hold-up	todong
forecast	ramalan
tell fortunes	meramal
cute	imut
disability	cacat
various	rupa-rupa

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