used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
AfghanistannounUS /æfˈɡænəstæn/
a mountainous landlocked country in central Asia; bordered by Iran to the west and Russia to the north and Pakistan to the east and south
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
AfghansnounUS /ˈæfɡænz/
plural of “afghan” — a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
ARRESTEDverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading ARRESTED AT FURRAH.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARRESTED AT FURRAH.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
commander-in-chiefnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
fine-lookingadjective
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
FormingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
FURRAH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ARRESTED AT FURRAH.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
located inward
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
jacketsnounUS /ˈdʒækɪts/
plural of “jacket” — a short coat
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
Mahmoud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
and nothing more
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
sepoy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
soldier-escort
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From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
ticklishadjectiveUS /ˈtɪkəlɪʃ/
difficult to handle; requiring great tact
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading My soldier-escort are fine-looking fellows, wearing the well-known red jackets of the British Army, evidently the uniform of some sepoy regiment.
in or at the place that
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
which person or people
From this reading Only those who know Afghanistan and the Afghans can fully realize the ticklish character of this little piece of adventure.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Perhaps no stranger occurrence in the field of personal adventure in Central Asia has happened for many a year than my entrance into Furrah on a bicycle.
Yusuph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Forming around me, they conduct me through the gate of an inner enclosure near by, and usher me into a small compound where Mahmoud Yusuph Khan, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, is engaged in holding a morning reception of his subordinate chiefs and officers.
