used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
Abbas
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From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
having companions or an escort
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
completely unclothed
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
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 had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
CashmerenounUS /ˈkæʒmɪr/
a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
cassocknounUS /ˈkæsək/
a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
d'Almeida
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From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He felt that there was no danger now.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
put on clothes
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
divisible by two
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that there was no danger now.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
Francis
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From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that there was no danger now.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
located inward
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
not any; not one
From this reading He felt that there was no danger now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He felt that there was no danger now.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
and nothing more
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
palanquins
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From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
rejectingverbUS /rɪˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “reject” — refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
unusual or striking
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
slouched
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From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
soldier-like
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From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that there was no danger now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He felt that there was no danger now.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
turbansnounUS /ˈtɜːrbənz/
plural of “turban” — a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading His dress formed a strange contrast with the flowing robes of his companion; and the heavy slouched hat made it even more remarkable in comparison with the turbans of the Palace attendants.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As on the previous evening, Abbas Khan arrived at the entrance to the council chamber at the usual hour, accompanied by Francis d'Almeida.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that there was no danger now.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The priest wore his best cassock and the gown of his order; and, rejecting the advice of Maria, went in his bare feet, and sandals which he could easily put off.
a Caucasian
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading They had come in palanquins, for convenience sake; and, on this occasion, Abbas Khan had dispensed with his inner mail coat and soldier-like costume, and wore the ordinary Court dress of his rank--simple white muslin, with a Cashmere shawl; and carried only a light Court sword in his hand.
