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

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an important port of Yemen; located on the Gulf of Aden; its strategic location has made it a major trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times

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an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria

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plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide

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surrounded by; in the middle of a group

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

From this reading LEAVE, AND RETURN VIÂ INDIA.

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

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the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

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a shop where a variety of goods are sold

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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

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a collection of things sharing a common attribute

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having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

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plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

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a variable color averaging a deep pink

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highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

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plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

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plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

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the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading EDUCATION.

a division of the United Kingdom

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plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

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applying to all or most members of a category or group

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usually; as a rule

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

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plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things

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an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

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

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a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

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where you live at a particular time

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

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a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading LEAVE, AND RETURN VIÂ INDIA.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

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

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.

port city in western Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea; near Mecca

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go away from a place

From this reading LEAVE, AND RETURN VIÂ INDIA.

someone to whom a legacy is bequeathed

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capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic

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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

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your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

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a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960

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march in a procession

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A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

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From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

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marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.

a native or inhabitant of Iran

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literature in metrical form

From this reading Education—Schools—Punishments—Love of poetry—Colleges—Education of women—Religion—March to Bushire—Extremes of cold and heat—Good luck—Go home to England—Leave _viâ_ India—The “Boys”—Lisbon—Algiers—Port Said and Suez—Jeddah—Donkeys—Coral reef—Sea-slugs—Aden—Madagascar oranges—“Grimes”—Kurrachee—Drives—Visit to the alligators at Muggerpir—Disgusting scene—A legatee—Black-wood furniture—A lost bargain—Persian Gulf—Bushire—Leave for Shiraz.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

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plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing

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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Education—Schools—Punishments—Love of poetry—Colleges—Education of women—Religion—March to Bushire—Extremes of cold and heat—Good luck—Go home to England—Leave _viâ_ India—The “Boys”—Lisbon—Algiers—Port Said and Suez—Jeddah—Donkeys—Coral reef—Sea-slugs—Aden—Madagascar oranges—“Grimes”—Kurrachee—Drives—Visit to the alligators at Muggerpir—Disgusting scene—A legatee—Black-wood furniture—A lost bargain—Persian Gulf—Bushire—Leave for Shiraz.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading LEAVE, AND RETURN VIÂ INDIA.

a statement of fundamental facts or principles

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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the place where some action occurs

From this reading Education—Schools—Punishments—Love of poetry—Colleges—Education of women—Religion—March to Bushire—Extremes of cold and heat—Good luck—Go home to England—Leave _viâ_ India—The “Boys”—Lisbon—Algiers—Port Said and Suez—Jeddah—Donkeys—Coral reef—Sea-slugs—Aden—Madagascar oranges—“Grimes”—Kurrachee—Drives—Visit to the alligators at Muggerpir—Disgusting scene—A legatee—Black-wood furniture—A lost bargain—Persian Gulf—Bushire—Leave for Shiraz.

an educational institution

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading Education—Schools—Punishments—Love of poetry—Colleges—Education of women—Religion—March to Bushire—Extremes of cold and heat—Good luck—Go home to England—Leave _viâ_ India—The “Boys”—Lisbon—Algiers—Port Said and Suez—Jeddah—Donkeys—Coral reef—Sea-slugs—Aden—Madagascar oranges—“Grimes”—Kurrachee—Drives—Visit to the alligators at Muggerpir—Disgusting scene—A legatee—Black-wood furniture—A lost bargain—Persian Gulf—Bushire—Leave for Shiraz.

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the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

a city in central southwestern Iran; ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby

From this reading Education—Schools—Punishments—Love of poetry—Colleges—Education of women—Religion—March to Bushire—Extremes of cold and heat—Good luck—Go home to England—Leave _viâ_ India—The “Boys”—Lisbon—Algiers—Port Said and Suez—Jeddah—Donkeys—Coral reef—Sea-slugs—Aden—Madagascar oranges—“Grimes”—Kurrachee—Drives—Visit to the alligators at Muggerpir—Disgusting scene—A legatee—Black-wood furniture—A lost bargain—Persian Gulf—Bushire—Leave for Shiraz.

a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970

From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.

a city in northeastern Egypt at the head of the Gulf of Suez and at the southern end of the Suez Canal

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a quantity of money

From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

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

From this reading Education—Schools—Punishments—Love of poetry—Colleges—Education of women—Religion—March to Bushire—Extremes of cold and heat—Good luck—Go home to England—Leave _viâ_ India—The “Boys”—Lisbon—Algiers—Port Said and Suez—Jeddah—Donkeys—Coral reef—Sea-slugs—Aden—Madagascar oranges—“Grimes”—Kurrachee—Drives—Visit to the alligators at Muggerpir—Disgusting scene—A legatee—Black-wood furniture—A lost bargain—Persian Gulf—Bushire—Leave for Shiraz.

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

From this reading Education—Schools—Punishments—Love of poetry—Colleges—Education of women—Religion—March to Bushire—Extremes of cold and heat—Good luck—Go home to England—Leave _viâ_ India—The “Boys”—Lisbon—Algiers—Port Said and Suez—Jeddah—Donkeys—Coral reef—Sea-slugs—Aden—Madagascar oranges—“Grimes”—Kurrachee—Drives—Visit to the alligators at Muggerpir—Disgusting scene—A legatee—Black-wood furniture—A lost bargain—Persian Gulf—Bushire—Leave for Shiraz.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The usual sum paid for instruction to the “moallim,” or schoolmaster, is from sixpence to a shilling a month.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

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From this reading LEAVE, AND RETURN VIÂ INDIA.

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

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

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the act of creating written works

From this reading As to education in Persia, reading, writing, and the rudiments of arithmetic are general among the merchant and bazaar class; and each small village has its school, which is generally held in the mosque.