Chapter XXII

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

From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

highly skilled

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

similar in quality or character

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

(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 Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

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

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

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

From this reading There are several ways of going from Ceylon to India.

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

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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 From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India

From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka; has one of the largest harbors in the world; is located on the western coast of the island of Ceylon

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

the act of constructing something

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

the act of departing

From this reading There are several ways of going from Ceylon to India.

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

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

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

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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 FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

of or relating to the sea

From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

on one occasion

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

above and across; more than

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

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

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

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

From this reading There are several ways of going from Ceylon to India.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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

From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are several ways of going from Ceylon to India.

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

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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

From this reading FROM CEYLON TO INDIA.--A MARINE ENTERTAINMENT.--THE STORY OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

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

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

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From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading There are several ways of going from Ceylon to India.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

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

From this reading Once a week a steamer goes from Colombo to Tuticorin, which is at the southern end of the great peninsula of Hindostan.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From Tuticorin there is a railway which connects with the whole railway system of India; few people are aware of the extent to which railway construction has been carried in the land of the Bramins, and it is not surprising that the boys listened with something akin to astonishment, as the Doctor leaned back in his chair and grew eloquent over what the builders of the iron road had accomplished in this part of Asia.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Doctor Bronson and the youths took them all into consideration before making their final decision, and settling upon their route of travel.