Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR.--ADVENTURE WITH MALAY PIRATES.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

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

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

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

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

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

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

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

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

traveling across

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR.--ADVENTURE WITH MALAY PIRATES.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR.--ADVENTURE WITH MALAY PIRATES.

a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

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

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

half of the terrestrial globe

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

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

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

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

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

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

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR.--ADVENTURE WITH MALAY PIRATES.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

on one occasion

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR.--ADVENTURE WITH MALAY PIRATES.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

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

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

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

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR.--ADVENTURE WITH MALAY PIRATES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was entitled "Overland through Asia," and described a journey that the author once made across the northern part of the Eastern hemisphere.

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

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

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

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

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

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

From this reading There were several things held in reserve to be seen on the second day in Singapore.

in or at the place that

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

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

From this reading Our friends went to the museum and library, which are in a large building near the esplanade or park where people stroll in the afternoon, and not far from the road which forms the fashionable drive.

during the time that

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR.--ADVENTURE WITH MALAY PIRATES.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The library is an excellent one, and contains a great number of works on the East; the Doctor spent an hour or more among the books, and, while examining their titles and contents, he came upon a volume which was written by one of his intimate friends in America.