used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading After this came the daring journey across Bhutan.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
subject to appointment
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
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 To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
BhutannounUS /ˌbuːˈtæn/
a landlocked principality in the Himalayas to the northeast of India
From this reading After this came the daring journey across Bhutan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After this came the daring journey across Bhutan.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading After this came the daring journey across Bhutan.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight years had gone by since then.
England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Eight years had gone by since then.
Guildford
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From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eight years had gone by since then.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
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 To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
immediately past
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
legislatornounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtər/
someone who makes or enacts laws
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
engage in
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
MarquessnounUS /ˈmɑːrkwəs/
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
not any; not one
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
nominatedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːməneɪtəd/
appointed by nomination
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
overseaadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/
being or passing over or across the sea
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
unusual or striking
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
secretariesnounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Eight years had gone by since then.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
Stockbridge
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From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Eight years had gone by since then.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this came the daring journey across Bhutan.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
in the direction of
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading To Australia, to China, and to India he proceeded in turn, and at last he made his remarkable journey through Central Asia, in order to ascertain the truth of the Russian advance towards India alleged by certain sensational journals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He therefore allowed himself to be nominated for the Guildford Division, and after a valiant fight was returned, subsequently being appointed by the Marquess of Stockbridge one of his private secretaries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Twelve months after delivering his maiden speech in the House he had set forth to make himself personally acquainted with England's oversea possessions, for he declared that no legislator was competent to criticise a country he had never seen.
a late time of life
From this reading Eight years had gone by since then.
