Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

later than; following

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The tour is intended to bring the great man into touch with the people.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

a government administrator

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

the first light of day

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

a standard or typical example

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

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From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

in a graceful manner

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

-ing form of “grant” — let have

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The tour is intended to bring the great man into touch with the people.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

the act of retaining something

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The tour is intended to bring the great man into touch with the people.

plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The tour is intended to bring the great man into touch with the people.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The tour is intended to bring the great man into touch with the people.

march in a procession

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

a form of address for a man

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The tour is intended to bring the great man into touch with the people.

by chance

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

not often

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

not often

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

in the near future

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading The tour is intended to bring the great man into touch with the people.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

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From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The camp is struck every morning soon after dawn, and the party ride on to the next encampment (there are invariably two sets of tents).

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

the activity of making visits

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Here they arrive in time for early breakfast, after which the chief transacts business, then comes the evening ride, a little shooting, a group round the log fire, and early to bed.

a Caucasian

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Such is the usual programme, and as far as the working portion was concerned, an exact epitome of Mr. Gordon's routine, but he rarely went for an evening ride, and seldom joined his wife and her guest by the camp fire, and the two ladies appeared gracefully resigned to his desertion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tour is intended to bring the great man into touch with the people.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading "A WHITE ELEPHANT AND A WHITE ROSE" THE tour of a Commissioner in camp in the cold weather means a march from place to place, visiting certain villages and districts, holding official courts for the inhabitants, granting interviews, receiving petitions, looking into taxation and the working of the code, inspecting new works—such as canals and roads—and perhaps opening a local hospital, or attending some high native feast.