Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

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

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

in an active manner

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

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

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

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

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

possessive form of “campbell” — United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

serving as an essential component

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

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From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

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

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

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 My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

of or relating to or at an equator

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

all the animal life in a particular region or period

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

yet to be or coming

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

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From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

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

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

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

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

plural of “hobby” — an auxiliary activity

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

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

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

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

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

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 Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

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From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

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

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

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From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

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

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

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From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

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From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

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From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

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

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

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From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

term of address for a man

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

a member of a tall dark (mostly Muslim) people inhabiting Somalia

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

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

From this reading Projects and Hobbies--life in India--lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--the Position and Physical Geography of the Somali Country--the Nogal Country, and Historical Sketches--Costume and Customs.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

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

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

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

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

not known

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

having won

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

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

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.

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

From this reading It was conceived, however, not for geographical interest, so much as for a view I had in my mind of collecting the fauna of those regions, to complete and fully develop a museum in my father's house, a nucleus of which I had already formed from the rich menageries of India, the Himalaya Mountains, and Tibet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My plan was made with a view to strike the Nile at its head, and then to sail down that river to Egypt.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading My idea in selecting the new field for my future researches was, that I should find within it various orders and species of animals hitherto unknown.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was in the year 1849, at the expiration of the Punjaub campaign, under Lord Gough, where I had been actively engaged as a subaltern officer in the (so-called) fighting brigade of General Sir Colin Campbell's division of the army, adding my mite to the four successive victorious actions--Ramnugger, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Guzerat--that I first conceived the idea of exploring Central Equatorial Africa.