used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
Ahmed
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From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
the two together, not just one
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
conformverbUS /kənˈfɔːrm/
be similar, be in line with
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
Daly
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From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
DelhinounUS /ˈdeli/
a city in north central India
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
Elsmie
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From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading The history of the Mutiny, as related in the pages of Kaye and Malleson, will never lose its fascination.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
GuidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The history of the Mutiny, as related in the pages of Kaye and Malleson, will never lose its fascination.
Hodson
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From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The history of the Mutiny, as related in the pages of Kaye and Malleson, will never lose its fascination.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
Kaye
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From this reading The history of the Mutiny, as related in the pages of Kaye and Malleson, will never lose its fascination.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
licencenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
Lieut
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From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The history of the Mutiny, as related in the pages of Kaye and Malleson, will never lose its fascination.
Lumsden
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From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
Malleson
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From this reading The history of the Mutiny, as related in the pages of Kaye and Malleson, will never lose its fascination.
MemoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
the force of workers available
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
MutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The history of the Mutiny, as related in the pages of Kaye and Malleson, will never lose its fascination.
Nicholson
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From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
Rahmut
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From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The history of the Mutiny, as related in the pages of Kaye and Malleson, will never lose its fascination.
romancer's
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From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
Shagpur
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From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
term of address for a man
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
a male human offspring
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
TrotternounUS /ˈtrɑːtər/
foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ahmed, son of Rahmut Khan, chief of the village of Shagpur, was making his lonely way through the hills some three miles above his home.
in or at the place that
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
which person or people
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The great Mutiny embraced so wide an area, in which momentous events happened almost simultaneously in places far apart, that it seemed advisable to confine the historical background of this story to the siege of Delhi, the city which was the heart of the rebellion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If the boys who read these pages should care to know more of the great men of whom they get glimpses, they will find a store of good things in _Lumsden of the Guides_, by Sir Peter Lumsden and George R. Elsmie; the _Memoirs of Sir Henry Daly_, by Major H. Daly; _A Leader of Light Horse_ (Hodson), and the _Life of John Nicholson_, both by Lieut.-Colonel Trotter.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In regard to the historical persons introduced, care has been taken to adhere as closely as possible to facts; and, where the romancer's licence must needs put words into their mouths, to conform to probability and their known characters.
