Chapter XIV

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From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

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

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

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

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

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

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

a region whose eastern part is now Bangladesh and whose western part is included in India

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

get blistered

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

of or evidencing buboes

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

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From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

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 CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

past form of “dilate” — become wider

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

an opposing military force

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

at any time

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

highest in quality

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

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

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

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

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

reduced to liquid form by heating

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

an insignificant place

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

and nothing more

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

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From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

the capital and largest city of Myanmar; located in the south near the Irrawaddy river delta

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

unusual or striking

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

recurring again and again

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

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

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

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

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

past form of “smart” — be the source of pain

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

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

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

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

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE CYCLING FEVER BREAKS OUT IN RANGOON--PRIZE FIGHTING UNDER REMARKABLE RULES--ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL TO CALCUTTA.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

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

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

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

From this reading Cycling in Burmah proved extremely monotonous, and the dullest of all the dreary rides we experienced were here.

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

From this reading The air was ever stifling hot; it smarted our dilated nostrils; seemed to stuff our gasping lungs and blister the backs of our hands and necks, and a ride of three hours at a stretch caused us to relax into a sort of stupor, from which we could only arouse ourselves by repeated efforts.

a Caucasian

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nowhere was there a variety of scene or change from the level valley, with its dusty, winding roads stretching out under the blistering tropical sun.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Had we reached Burmah during the fall of the year, we could have made good progress, but now tedious delays, entirely beyond our control, hampered us, and we had to face not only the famine and plague-infested land, but the white man's greatest enemy, the summer sun, which, in its molten glare, kept the temperature above 100, night and day, making death and heat apoplexy quite as possible as from the epidemic of cholera and bubonic fever.