used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
AGRAnounUS /ˈæɡrə/
a city in northern India; former capital of the Mogul empire; site of the Taj Mahal
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
denselyadverbUS /ˈdensli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
domiciled
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From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
easy-chair
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From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
handsomest
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From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
Lawrie's
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From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
MAUSOLEUMnounUS /ˌmɔːsəˈliːəm/
a large burial chamber, usually above ground
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
populatedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjəleɪtɪd/
furnished with inhabitants
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
Tremlyn
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From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
the topmost one of two
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
the act of using
From this reading After dinner the party assembled in a parlor provided for their use; and Lord Tremlyn gave a talk, for he objected to the formality of a lecture.
precisely as stated
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The journey was made in an afternoon, and was through a densely populated territory, so that the trip was very enjoyable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT MAUSOLEUM OF AGRA Several hotels were available on the arrival of the travellers at Agra, and they were domiciled at Lawrie's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He seated himself in an easy-chair, and took from his pocket a little book, to which he occasionally referred.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Agra, on the whole, is the handsomest city of Upper India, though of course there may be some difference of opinion in this matter," he began.
