Chapter V · Chapter 5

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

later than; following

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

equally

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

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

From this reading "We are fearfully and wonderfully made--especially women."

again but in a new or different way

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

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

From this reading "We are fearfully and wonderfully made--especially women."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading ESPECIALLY WOMEN.

in fear

From this reading "We are fearfully and wonderfully made--especially women."

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

past form of “house” — contain or cover

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

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

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

the act of prolonging something

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "We are fearfully and wonderfully made--especially women."

the force of workers available

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

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

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

the middle of the day

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

plural of “pathan” — a member of the mountain people living in the eastern regions of Afghanistan

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

for a long time without essential change

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

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

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

a strong line

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

plural of “sikh” — an adherent of Sikhism

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

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

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

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

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

move an implement through

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)

From this reading --THACKERAY.

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

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

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

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

a group of soldiers

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

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

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are fearfully and wonderfully made--especially women."

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

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

in or at the place that

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

during the time that

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The afternoon sunlight flung lengthening shadows across the cavalry Lines, where men and native officers alike were housed in mud-plastered huts, innocent of windows; and where life was beginning to stir anew after the noontide tranquillity of the East.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The eighty horses of each troop stood, picketed with ample lengths of head and heel rope, between the lines of huts occupied by their sowars; while at the permanently open doorways squatted the men themselves,--Sikhs, Punjabi-Mahomedans, Pathans, each troop composed entirely of one or the other,--smoking, gambling, or putting final touches to their toilet in the broad light of day.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading ESPECIALLY WOMEN.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading "We are fearfully and wonderfully made--especially women."