Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

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

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

(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 On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

in addition

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

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

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

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From this reading The first and foremost of these was to inscribe his name in a book in the ante-room of the office of the Colonial Secretary.

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

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The first and foremost of these was to inscribe his name in a book in the ante-room of the office of the Colonial Secretary.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading The first and foremost of these was to inscribe his name in a book in the ante-room of the office of the Colonial Secretary.

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

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

complete or carry out

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first and foremost of these was to inscribe his name in a book in the ante-room of the office of the Colonial Secretary.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

ranking above all others

From this reading The first and foremost of these was to inscribe his name in a book in the ante-room of the office of the Colonial Secretary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

a horse-drawn carriage in India

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

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

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

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

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

From this reading The first and foremost of these was to inscribe his name in a book in the ante-room of the office of the Colonial Secretary.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAVA.

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From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

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

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

engage in

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The first and foremost of these was to inscribe his name in a book in the ante-room of the office of the Colonial Secretary.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

not any; not one

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The first and foremost of these was to inscribe his name in a book in the ante-room of the office of the Colonial Secretary.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAVA.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

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

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

sultanate and one of the 13 states that constitute the Federation of Malaysia

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

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

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

sultanate and one of the 13 states that constitute the Federation of Malaysia

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

go at a rack

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading The first and foremost of these was to inscribe his name in a book in the ante-room of the office of the Colonial Secretary.

sultanate and one of the 13 states that constitute the Federation of Malaysia

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

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

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

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

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

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

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

carry out

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

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

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAVA.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The first and foremost of these was to inscribe his name in a book in the ante-room of the office of the Colonial Secretary.

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

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

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

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

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

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAVA.

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From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading Perak[3]--or as they would call it in the smoking-room, Pea rack--Selangor, Pahang--called at home Pahhang--Jelebu, Sungei Ujong--also Londonized into Sonjeyajang--and many others of unaccustomed sound.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

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

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAVA.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The names in this book would make interesting reading, and, thought X., probably become a source of wealth could one take it into the smoking-room of a London club and lay ten to one that no three people present could locate the places named upon a map.

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

From this reading On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.