used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
AgranounUS /ˈæɡrə/
a city in northern India; former capital of the Mogul empire; site of the Taj Mahal
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
Allahabad
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From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
subject to appointment
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading ARREST EVADED.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
Benares
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From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
couchesnounUS /ˈkaʊtʃɪz/
plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
EVADEDverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading ARREST EVADED.
give expression to
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
GangesnounUS /ˈɡændʒiz/
an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
hermeticallyadverbUS /hərˈmetɪkəli/
in an airtight manner
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
musquito
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From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
new-comers
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From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
sleeping-cars
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From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
tenantedadjective
resided in; having tenants
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
create by training and teaching
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
transcontinentaladjectiveUS /ˌtrænzkɑːntɪˈnentəl/
spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
undressing
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From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The lamp was shaded by a green silk blind, and the hermetically closed gauze musquito curtains of one of the upper berths indicated that it was tenanted by a sleeping traveler.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The transcontinental express was speeding on its way along the banks of the mighty River Ganges, between Agra and Benares, on a dark night at the beginning of the rainy season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On reaching Allahabad two English officers boarded the train, and on displaying their tickets were shown to their places in one of the three roomy compartments of the luxuriously appointed sleeping-cars.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Not having very far to go, the new-comers stretched themselves on their couches without undressing and began to converse in a low tone of voice.
