used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading It is a period brimful of romance, of adventures, travel and the exciting pursuit after wealth.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is a period brimful of romance, of adventures, travel and the exciting pursuit after wealth.
(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 It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
brimfuladjective
filled to capacity
From this reading It is a period brimful of romance, of adventures, travel and the exciting pursuit after wealth.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
deem to be
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
at any time
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It is a period brimful of romance, of adventures, travel and the exciting pursuit after wealth.
failingsnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/
plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
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 With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a period brimful of romance, of adventures, travel and the exciting pursuit after wealth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
set down according to a plan
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
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 Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
used to form the superlative
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
and nothing more
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
an amount of time
From this reading It is a period brimful of romance, of adventures, travel and the exciting pursuit after wealth.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading It is a period brimful of romance, of adventures, travel and the exciting pursuit after wealth.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
revolutionised
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From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It is a period brimful of romance, of adventures, travel and the exciting pursuit after wealth.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
transport commercially
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
not in physical motion
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is a theme which, for all its deeply human aspect, is one for ever dominated by a grandeur and irresistible destiny.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
to-day
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From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is a period brimful of romance, of adventures, travel and the exciting pursuit after wealth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Like many other big propositions it began in a small way: but it acquired for us that vast continent which is the envy of all the great powers of the world to-day.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It is a period brimful of romance, of adventures, travel and the exciting pursuit after wealth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading With all its failings, the East India Company still remains in history as the most amazingly powerful trading concern which the world has ever seen.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading INTRODUCTION In this volume I have to invite the reader to consider a special epoch of the world’s progress, in which the sailing ship not only revolutionised British trade but laid the foundations of, and almost completed, that imposing structure which is to-day represented by the Indian Empire.
