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Chapter IV
After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages. XIV. _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public. There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress. Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
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later than; following
From this reading “After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.”
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.”
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
later than; following
From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
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From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
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From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
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From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After all, comparative civilisation has its advantages.
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
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From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Among the Houyhnhnmns._ Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
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From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
belonging to which person
From this reading There are wanderers, the desire of whose life it is “to see Nabobs,” which is the Globe-trotter’s title for any one in unusually clean clothes, or an Oudh Taluqdar in gala dress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Men asked in Jodhpur whether the Englishman would like to see His Highness.
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From this reading XIV.
