Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

side by side

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

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

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

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

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

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

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

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From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

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

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabs

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

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

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

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

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

past form of “house” — contain or cover

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

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

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

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

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

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From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

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

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

very recently

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

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From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

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From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

in the near future

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

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

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

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

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

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

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

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

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

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

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

up to a particular time

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

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

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

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

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

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

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

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

From this reading The dhow was berthed alongside the newly constructed wharf, fronting the modest building which housed the customs and port officials of Pangawani.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two lascars were sent to a native merchant seamen's compound, until they could be shipped back to Bombay in accordance with the terms of their engagement.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A Round of Surprises During the rest of the day the picking up of dropped threads was a continual source of astonishment to Peter Mostyn, although it was not the first time that he had been cut off from the outside world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mahmed, greatly against his wish, was transferred to a native hospital, on the promise given by Mostyn Sahib that he would be allowed to accompany his master as soon as he was able to do so.

but in spite of that

From this reading Mrs. Shallop, declining offers of hospitality from the wife of a Customs officer, betook herself to a small hotel close to the railway station from which the line, broken only at the as yet unspanned Kilembonga Gorge, starts on its eight-hundred-mile run to the provisional capital of the Kilba Protectorate.