used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
Bagree
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From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
Bagrees
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From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
Baptiste
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From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
put or send forth
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
a person who is in charge
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
decoits
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From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
Dewan
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From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
Dewan's
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From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
HindunounUS /ˈhɪnduː/
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
jamadars
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From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
Karowlee
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From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
Karowlee's
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From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
on one occasion
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
Pindarnoun
Greek lyric poet remembered for his odes (518?-438? BC)
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
Rajanoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
rapaciousadjectiveUS /rəˈpæʃɪs/
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
Sewlal
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From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
Sindhia
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From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
Sirdarnoun
an important person in India
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day after the Bagrees had taken the oath of allegiance to Sindhia the jamadars were summoned to the Dewan's office to receive their instructions for the carrying out of the mission.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
at the time that
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading As the wily Hindu had said to Sirdar Baptiste: "We will get them here before speaking of this dangerous errand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So when the Bagree leaders, closeted with Baptiste and the Dewan in a room of the latter's bungalow, learned what was expected of them they, to put it mildly, received a shock.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Once here, and Karowlee's hopes raised over getting territory, if they then go back without accomplishing the task, that rapacious old man will cast them into prison."
the act of creating written works
From this reading In writing the Raja of Karowlee for the decoits, Dewan Sewlal had not stated that the mission was for the purpose of bringing home in a bag the head of the Pindar Chief.
