Chapter IV

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

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

later than; following

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

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

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

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

From this reading Mr. Kerth had arrived, he was told, but was not in at present.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Kerth had arrived, he was told, but was not in at present.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Trent left word to be notified directly Kerth returned, and went to his room, in one of the out-buildings.

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From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Kerth had arrived, he was told, but was not in at present.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

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 To his disappointment he found no message from Colonel Urqhart.

without deviation

From this reading Trent left word to be notified directly Kerth returned, and went to his room, in one of the out-buildings.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading To his disappointment he found no message from Colonel Urqhart.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

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

From this reading Nor was Euan Kerth there.

set up or found

From this reading To his disappointment he found no message from Colonel Urqhart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Kerth had arrived, he was told, but was not in at present.

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

From this reading To his disappointment he found no message from Colonel Urqhart.

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

From this reading To his disappointment he found no message from Colonel Urqhart.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

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

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

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

From this reading Nor was Euan Kerth there.

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 Trent left word to be notified directly Kerth returned, and went to his room, in one of the out-buildings.

most important element

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading To his disappointment he found no message from Colonel Urqhart.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Kerth had arrived, he was told, but was not in at present.

plural of “nap” — a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

not any; not one

From this reading To his disappointment he found no message from Colonel Urqhart.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was Euan Kerth there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Kerth had arrived, he was told, but was not in at present.

inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading Trent left word to be notified directly Kerth returned, and went to his room, in one of the out-buildings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

and nothing more

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

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

From this reading Trent left word to be notified directly Kerth returned, and went to his room, in one of the out-buildings.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mr. Kerth had arrived, he was told, but was not in at present.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Trent left word to be notified directly Kerth returned, and went to his room, in one of the out-buildings.

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

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

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

From this reading Trent left word to be notified directly Kerth returned, and went to his room, in one of the out-buildings.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

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

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nor was Euan Kerth there.

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

From this reading To his disappointment he found no message from Colonel Urqhart.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Kerth had arrived, he was told, but was not in at present.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

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

From this reading To his disappointment he found no message from Colonel Urqhart.

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

From this reading Nor was Euan Kerth there.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Trent left word to be notified directly Kerth returned, and went to his room, in one of the out-buildings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOUSE OF THE SWAYING COBRA Trent, rested only by short naps on the way, stepped from the railway carriage in the Cantonment Station, in Benares, and, after a ride past dusty red brick barracks, reached the hotel--a series of small houses, with one main building.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Trent left word to be notified directly Kerth returned, and went to his room, in one of the out-buildings.