accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
(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 After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
clothing in general
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
put on clothes
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
Globe-trotter's
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
Houyhnhnmns
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
JodhpurnounUS /ˈdʒɔːdpər/
a short riding boot that fastens with a buckle at the side
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
NabobsnounUS /ˈnæbɑːbz/
plural of “nabob” — a governor in India during the Mogul empire
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
Oudh
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
Rajputana
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
RoyaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
Taluqdar
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
wanderersnounUS /ˈwɑːndərərz/
plural of “wanderer” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
belonging to which person
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading XIV.
