used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After luncheon X. took a drive.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After luncheon X. took a drive.
(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 All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OFFICIAL CALL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
Batavia
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From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN OFFICIAL CALL.
colonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading After luncheon X. took a drive.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
half the width of an em
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading After luncheon X. took a drive.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
make reference to
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
not any; not one
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
a brief written record
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
obtrusivelyadverb
in an obtrusive manner
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading AN OFFICIAL CALL.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
and nothing more
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
SingaporenounUS /ˈsɪŋəpɔːr/
the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
having a supporting base
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
carry out
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After luncheon X. took a drive.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The principal one was that all the residents' houses were built along the side of the high road; there were no secluded mansions standing in their own grounds as in Singapore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
which person or people
From this reading All the houses were obtrusively _en evidence_, so much so, that people, socially inclined, take their evening drive and note at a glance, by the lights displayed, who is at home and ready to receive.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading All the most noteworthy features of Batavia are duly set forth in guide books, and it is therefore only advisable to mention those few points of difference from an English colonial town which seemed to the traveller worthy of note.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading After luncheon X. took a drive.
