Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

not being in a specified place

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

equally

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

(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 Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

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

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

move towards

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

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

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

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

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

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

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

a horse-drawn carriage in India

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

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

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

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

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

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

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

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

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

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

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

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

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

to a notorious degree

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

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

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

by chance

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

on the contrary

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

enter again

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

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

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports

From this reading SINGAPORE.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

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

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

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

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

very small

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

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

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

a person who changes location

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

precisely as stated

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Singapore is a city in which it is notoriously difficult to find one's way about, as all the roads seem alike--they are all excellent--and so do the houses.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

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

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

which person or people

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A gharry--a close carriage on four wheels with a dirty-looking driver and a tiny pony--now conveyed, or rather set forth to convey, the traveller to the hospitable house of a certain distinguished general who resides in Singapore.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It perhaps does not greatly matter, but it is certain that he recorded the fact that to a poor jungle-wallah like himself it seemed very vast and full of life, as he dressed himself and prepared to re-enter the world from which he had so long been absent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading I see that X. has it in his notes that the first view of this city is the most beautiful in the East--does he mean the approach, the view, or the city.