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From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
Adelphi
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From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
in addition
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
autobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
Cachar
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From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
CARSONnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading THOMAS CARSON, F.R.G.S.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
Comoro
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From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
drudgerynounUS /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
divisible by two
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading THOMAS CARSON, F.R.G.S.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading THOMAS CARSON, F.R.G.S.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
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 The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
Inselstrasse
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From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
LEIPSIC
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From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
MadagascarnounUS /ˌmædəˈɡæskər/
a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
most important element
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
not any; not one
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading THOMAS CARSON, F.R.G.S.
ranchingnounUS /ˈræntʃɪŋ/
farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THOMAS CARSON, F.R.G.S.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading THOMAS CARSON, F.R.G.S.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The main portion of the volume is devoted to cattle ranching in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading LONDON LEIPSIC Adelphi Terrace Inselstrasse 20 This book is somewhat in the nature of an autobiography, covering as it does almost the whole of the Author's life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Author has also included a record of his travels abroad, which he hopes will prove to be not uninteresting; and a chapter devoted to a description of tea planting in India.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Having no inclination for the seclusion and drudgery of office work, determined to lead a country life of some kind or other, and even then having a longing desire to roam the world and see foreign countries, I had arranged to accompany a friend to the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar; but changing my mind and accepting the better advice of friends, my start was made, not to the Comoro Islands, but to India and the tea district of Cachar.
