11
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From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
Cawnpore
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From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
CELEBRATIONnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
DELHInounUS /ˈdeli/
a city in north central India
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
at any time
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
FEATUREnounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Under their guidance we remained in Lucknow a week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
hairlessadjectiveUS /ˈherləs/
having no hair or fur
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
JUBILEEnounUS /ˈdʒuːbəliː/
a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
Lucknownoun
a city in northern India in Uttar Pradesh; during the Indian Mutiny its British residents were besieged by Indian insurgents
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
roused to anger
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
Mansell
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From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
Messrs
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From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
QUEEN'SnounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
any competition
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Under their guidance we remained in Lucknow a week.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Having returned to Cawnpore, we resumed our journey on June 11, making rapid progress, principally during the nights.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
SAM'SnounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
Thoburn
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From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under their guidance we remained in Lucknow a week.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Under their guidance we remained in Lucknow a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Under their guidance we remained in Lucknow a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was our idea to see the sights of Lucknow in two days and return to Cawnpore on the evening of the second, but our plans were changed, as Messrs. Thoburn, Robinson and Mansell, of the American Methodist Mission, called upon us at the hotel and transferred us, bag and baggage, to the Mission as their guests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RACE FOR LIFE WITH A MAD DROVE OF BUFFALO--UNCLE SAM'S FLAG A FEATURE OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT DELHI.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Ever since entering China, more than a year before, we had seen daily countless numbers of the hairless, black, water buffalo.
