Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

later than; following

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

anew

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

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

From this reading The next stage in the traveller's journey is to Tjandjoer and thence to Garvet.

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

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

use to one's advantage

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

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From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

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From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

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

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

characterized by great determination

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

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From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

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From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

divisible by two

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

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

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

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From this reading The next stage in the traveller's journey is to Tjandjoer and thence to Garvet.

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From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

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

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

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

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

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

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

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

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

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

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

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

From this reading The next stage in the traveller's journey is to Tjandjoer and thence to Garvet.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

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

From this reading The next stage in the traveller's journey is to Tjandjoer and thence to Garvet.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

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

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

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 And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

come together

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next stage in the traveller's journey is to Tjandjoer and thence to Garvet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

on one occasion

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

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From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

not often

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

a port city is southern Indonesia; located in northern Java

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

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From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

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

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

any activity that is performed alone without assistance

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The next stage in the traveller's journey is to Tjandjoer and thence to Garvet.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

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

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

from that place or that time

From this reading The next stage in the traveller's journey is to Tjandjoer and thence to Garvet.

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

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

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From this reading The next stage in the traveller's journey is to Tjandjoer and thence to Garvet.

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

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

a person who changes location

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

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From this reading The next stage in the traveller's journey is to Tjandjoer and thence to Garvet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

on a floor above

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

precisely as stated

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

by way of; passing through

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

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

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And after a week at Garvet on again to Djoedja, Solo, Semarang, etc., but the traveller had already had sufficient of hotel life in Java, and so determined to at once avail himself of a kind invitation he had received to stay on an estate, not many miles from Soekaboemi.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Here his host had sent two ponies to meet him, one for himself and one for his servant, as well as several coolies to carry his luggage.

in or at the place that

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading After a few hours' rail in a first-class carriage (this fact is worth recording as it was very seldom that such accommodation could be had, even if a first-class ticket had been issued), he duly reached the station where he had been instructed to alight.

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

From this reading A MODEL ESTATE X. was informed that the proper journey from Buitenzorg was by carriage _via_ Poentjuk to Sindanglaya, where a stay should be made at Gezondleid's establishment after securing an upstairs room.