188,712
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From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
AgranounUS /ˈæɡrə/
a city in northern India; former capital of the Mogul empire; site of the Taj Mahal
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was but a five hours' journey to Cawnpore, and the party arrived there in season for luncheon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
BombaynounUS /bɑːmˈbeɪ/
a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was but a five hours' journey to Cawnpore, and the party arrived there in season for luncheon.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
CAWNPORE
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From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
Conference-Hall
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From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
command with authority
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Here you will obtain your first view of the Ganges, varying in width from a third of a mile to a mile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was but a five hours' journey to Cawnpore, and the party arrived there in season for luncheon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was but a five hours' journey to Cawnpore, and the party arrived there in season for luncheon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
GangesnounUS /ˈɡændʒiz/
an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here you will obtain your first view of the Ganges, varying in width from a third of a mile to a mile.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was but a five hours' journey to Cawnpore, and the party arrived there in season for luncheon.
ten 10s
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
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 "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was but a five hours' journey to Cawnpore, and the party arrived there in season for luncheon.
Jumna
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From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
LUCKNOWnoun
a city in northern India in Uttar Pradesh; during the Indian Mutiny its British residents were besieged by Indian insurgents
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading It was but a five hours' journey to Cawnpore, and the party arrived there in season for luncheon.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Here you will obtain your first view of the Ganges, varying in width from a third of a mile to a mile.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
in motion
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
not any; not one
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
come into possession of
From this reading Here you will obtain your first view of the Ganges, varying in width from a third of a mile to a mile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was but a five hours' journey to Cawnpore, and the party arrived there in season for luncheon.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was but a five hours' journey to Cawnpore, and the party arrived there in season for luncheon.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
express a supposition
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was but a five hours' journey to Cawnpore, and the party arrived there in season for luncheon.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Here you will obtain your first view of the Ganges, varying in width from a third of a mile to a mile.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
Tremlyn
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From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
twenty-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Here you will obtain your first view of the Ganges, varying in width from a third of a mile to a mile.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Here you will obtain your first view of the Ganges, varying in width from a third of a mile to a mile.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
at the time that
From this reading "Cawnpore is on the right bank of the Ganges, six hundred and twenty-eight miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the Conference-Hall carriage, and the train was moving away from Agra.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TERRIBLE STORY OF CAWNPORE AND LUCKNOW Agra is on one of the great railroads from Bombay to Calcutta, though not the most direct one; and it crosses the Jumna at this point, where a vast bridge was in process of construction over its waters, which must now be completed.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading Here you will obtain your first view of the Ganges, varying in width from a third of a mile to a mile.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But, so far as viewing the wonderful buildings of India, you will have a rest at this place; though you need not suppose it is a city of no importance, for it has 188,712 inhabitants, and has a large trade.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here you will obtain your first view of the Ganges, varying in width from a third of a mile to a mile.
