Chapter XXI

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

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

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From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

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

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

an occurrence of something

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

a female human offspring

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

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

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

a single distinct event

From this reading ONE INCIDENT OF MANY.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

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 ONE INCIDENT OF MANY.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONE INCIDENT OF MANY.

many times at short intervals

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE INCIDENT OF MANY.

and nothing more

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

without much difficulty

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

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 The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

believed likely

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

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

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading The general purpose of such structures, built by the East India Company, is that travelers may stop with their attendants, and be furnished meals and lodging for the night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

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

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

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

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

which person or people

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The missionary, wife and daughter took up their quarters in the bungalow to await the return of their guide, as well as of those who had gone on the little excursion of their own.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading From what has been told, it will be readily believed that Harkins and Dr. Avery had been taken much further from their friends than they suspected; and as is too often the case the actors were not the only sufferers from the wild prank.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The building, as will be recalled, was but a single story in height, and was provided with two rooms, containing beds, tables and chairs.