Chapter XXXVI

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From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

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

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

later than; following

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

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From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

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

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

a state at a particular time

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

travel across or pass over

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

the act of departing

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

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

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

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From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

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

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

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

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

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 A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

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From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

for more time

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

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From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

not any; not one

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

according to the clock

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

above and across; more than

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

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

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

third-person singular of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

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

From this reading A SHORT HISTORY OF INDIA.--THE SEPOY MUTINY.--PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ARMY IN INDIA.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A few miles from Jubbulpoor the train entered the valley of the Nerbudda River, which was followed for a long distance; then it ascended a steep incline to cross a chain of mountains, and afterward descended to the valley of the Godavery.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

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

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

create by training and teaching

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading At six o'clock in the morning after the departure from Allahabad the train brought the three travellers to Jubbulpoor, 229 miles from the junction of the Ganges and Jumna rivers.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

precisely as stated

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

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

From this reading Here the East Indian Railway terminates, and the rest of the journey was made over the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.

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

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

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

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading The appearance of the country told very plainly that they were no longer in the valley of the Ganges; the broad plain disappeared, and in its place there were wooded hills and mountains which afforded many picturesque views.