Chapter VII

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

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading ~On navigating the Indus to the Punjab.~ The navigation of the Indus and its tributary rivers, when laid open to the merchant, must advance the interests of commerce.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

how long something has existed

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

plural of “arabian” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

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

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

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

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

a large saltwater lake between Iran and Russia fed by the Volga River; the largest inland body of water in the world

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

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From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

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

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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 “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Tucana

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading ~On navigating the Indus to the Punjab.~ The navigation of the Indus and its tributary rivers, when laid open to the merchant, must advance the interests of commerce.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

set down according to a plan

From this reading ~On navigating the Indus to the Punjab.~ The navigation of the Indus and its tributary rivers, when laid open to the merchant, must advance the interests of commerce.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

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

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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

From this reading ~On navigating the Indus to the Punjab.~ The navigation of the Indus and its tributary rivers, when laid open to the merchant, must advance the interests of commerce.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ~On navigating the Indus to the Punjab.~ The navigation of the Indus and its tributary rivers, when laid open to the merchant, must advance the interests of commerce.

able to be sailed on or through safely

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading ~On navigating the Indus to the Punjab.~ The navigation of the Indus and its tributary rivers, when laid open to the merchant, must advance the interests of commerce.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading ~On navigating the Indus to the Punjab.~ The navigation of the Indus and its tributary rivers, when laid open to the merchant, must advance the interests of commerce.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

a historical region on northwestern India and northern Pakistan

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

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From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

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

From this reading ~On navigating the Indus to the Punjab.~ The navigation of the Indus and its tributary rivers, when laid open to the merchant, must advance the interests of commerce.

possessive form of “robertson” — United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

the work of a sailor

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

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From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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

From this reading ON THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF THE PUNJAB, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF OPENING THE NAVIGATION OF THE INDUS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

from that place or that time

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

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

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream

From this reading ~On navigating the Indus to the Punjab.~ The navigation of the Indus and its tributary rivers, when laid open to the merchant, must advance the interests of commerce.

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

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

a Russian river; the longest river in Europe; flows into the Caspian Sea

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

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

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

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

From this reading They _were carried up the Indus_, as far as that great river is navigable: thence they were transported by land to the _banks of the river Oxus_, and proceeded down its stream to the Caspian Sea.

at the time that

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.

in or at the place that

From this reading There they entered the Volga, and, sailing up it, were carried by land to the Tanais, which conducted them into the Euxine Sea, where vessels from Constantinople waited their arrival.”--_Robertson’s America._ Book I., following _Ramusio_.

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

From this reading “It has been observed in every age, that, when any branch of commerce has got into a certain channel, although it may be neither the most proper or the most commodious one, it requires long time and considerable efforts to give it a different direction.”--_Robertson’s Disq. on Ancient India._ “When Egypt was torn from the Roman empire by the Arabians, the industry of the Greeks discovered a new channel by which the productions of India might be conveyed to Constantinople.