used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
AGRAnounUS /ˈæɡrə/
a city in northern India; former capital of the Mogul empire; site of the Taj Mahal
From this reading FROM AGRA TO SINGAPORE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
buoysnounUS /ˈbuːiz/
plural of “buoy” — bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
cantonmentnoun
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
CrocodilesnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
placed crosswise
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
farthermostadjective
(comparatives of “far”) most remote in space or time or order
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
floatsnounUS /floʊts/
plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM AGRA TO SINGAPORE.
a long fixed look
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
ten 10s
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
Jumna
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From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
LahorenounUS /lɑːˈhɔːr/
city in northeast Pakistan
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
Mahal
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From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
mayhapadverb
by chance
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
not in physical motion
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
PilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
pontoonnounUS /pɑːnˈtuːn/
(nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
resounds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
SINGAPOREnounUS /ˈsɪŋəpɔːr/
the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports
From this reading FROM AGRA TO SINGAPORE.
snoutsnounUS /snaʊts/
plural of “snout” — a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
Taj
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From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM AGRA TO SINGAPORE.
tubularadjectiveUS /ˈtuːbjələr/
constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids)
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
up-stream
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From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pilgrims carrying little red flags, and sometimes bits of red paper tied to sticks, are encountered by the hundred; mayhap they have come from distant points to gaze upon the beauties of the Taj Mahal, the fame of which resounds to the farthermost corners of India.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Crocodiles are observed floating, motionless as logs, their heads turned up-stream and their snouts protruding from the water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The road is undulating for a few miles and then perfectly level, as, indeed, it has been most of the way from Lahore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A couple of miles from the cantonment, and the broad Jumna is crossed on a pontoon bridge, the buoys of which are tubular iron floats instead of boats.
