4
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From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
40
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From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
having companions or an escort
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
AsiannounUS /ˈeɪʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
asphaltnounUS /ˈæsfɔːlt/
mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
a line of approach
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
BENARES
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From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
of short duration or distance
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
ENCOUNTEREDverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
a man of refinement
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
Hoogly
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From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
IMPUDENTadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
InterverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/
place in a grave or tomb
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
JubileenounUS /ˈdʒuːbəliː/
a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
and nothing more
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
pilotedverbUS /ˈpaɪlətɪd/
past form of “pilot” — operate an airplane
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left Calcutta early on the morning of May 4, taking the Strand road, across the sacred Hoogly river by means of the Jubilee bridge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were accompanied for a brief distance by Mr. W. S. Burke, editor of the Asian, the only legitimate sporting paper in the East.
WHEELMEN
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From this reading NIGHT RIDING THROUGH INDIA TO ESCAPE THE HEAT--THREE IMPUDENT ENGLISH WHEELMEN ENCOUNTERED AT BENARES.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To this gentleman were the Inter Ocean tourists indebted for maps, guidance and excellent entertainment while in the city.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He piloted us through a road shaded by magnificent palm trees, an avenue 40 feet wide, level as a billiard table and smooth as asphalt.
