Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

later than; following

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Harry's arms were at once bound.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Harry's arms were at once bound.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading His arms were then unbound, and the governor and soldiers left the room, locking and barring the door behind them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading His arms were then unbound, and the governor and soldiers left the room, locking and barring the door behind them.

confined by bonds

From this reading Harry's arms were at once bound.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here the party dismounted.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading His arms were then unbound, and the governor and soldiers left the room, locking and barring the door behind them.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

the head of a state government

From this reading His arms were then unbound, and the governor and soldiers left the room, locking and barring the door behind them.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Harry's arms were at once bound.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the party dismounted.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His arms were then unbound, and the governor and soldiers left the room, locking and barring the door behind them.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading His arms were then unbound, and the governor and soldiers left the room, locking and barring the door behind them.

the act of locking something up to protect it

From this reading His arms were then unbound, and the governor and soldiers left the room, locking and barring the door behind them.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

on one occasion

From this reading Harry's arms were at once bound.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Here the party dismounted.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

a prince or king in India

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading His arms were then unbound, and the governor and soldiers left the room, locking and barring the door behind them.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

Released from physical or magical bonds; free and unrestricted.

From this reading His arms were then unbound, and the governor and soldiers left the room, locking and barring the door behind them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Harry's arms were at once bound.

in or at the place that

From this reading Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.