used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
Alexandriannoun
a resident or native of Alexandria (especially Alexandria in Egypt)
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
Baluchistan
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From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
fearless and daring
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
COMMISSIONnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
ConstructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
corporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were preliminaries, of course.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
divisible by two
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
imputationnounUS /ˌɪmpjəˈteɪʃən/
a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A commission must be sent to Baluchistan to secure right of way.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
go across or through
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading There were preliminaries, of course.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A commission must be sent to Baluchistan to secure right of way.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
scornedadjectiveUS /skɔːrnd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
get by special effort
From this reading A commission must be sent to Baluchistan to secure right of way.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A commission must be sent to Baluchistan to secure right of way.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading And the route must be surveyed.
SyndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were preliminaries, of course.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But the Syndicate scorned the imputation that any undertaking might be too hazardous or difficult for it to accomplish; so, when the route was proposed and its advantages understood, the railway was as good as built, in the minds of the directors.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A commission must be sent to Baluchistan to secure right of way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were preliminaries, of course.
at the time that
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE AMERICAN COMMISSION When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies--thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route--it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.
