66
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From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
AKBAR
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From this reading AKBAR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
Kulluka's
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From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
maidan
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From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
social deportment
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
mansabdar
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From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
the force of workers available
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
Rajputs
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From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
cut with a saw
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
Siddha
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From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Siddha was equally pleased with the appearance of his men, clad in the same splendid array as their leaders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The officer above him exacted a strict observance of discipline; but to that Kulluka's pupil was well accustomed, and he himself saw the necessity for it.
a Caucasian
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
which person or people
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This mansabdar, too,--who presented him with the white feather and other symbols of his rank,--in spite of the severity of his disposition, was a man of cultivation and courteous, friendly manners.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Early next morning, on the great maidan of the fortress, our young soldier took over the command of his detachment from the chief mansabdar [66] of the Rajputs.
