used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
affablyadverbUS /ˈæfəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
Ajeet
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From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
in addition
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
AmirnounUS /əˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
Bagrees
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From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
Baptiste
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From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
Bootea
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From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
Bootea's
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From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
Dewan
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From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
coins made of gold
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
Hunsa
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From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
mohrs
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From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
munificencenoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
Nana
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From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
nautchnoun
an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
be obedient to
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
rupeesnounUS /ruːˈpiːz/
plural of “rupee” — the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
Sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
Singh
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From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
Sookdee
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From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He put all this very affably; raised his two fat hands toward heaven declaring that he was helpless in the matter--Baptiste was the commander, and he was but a dewan.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had bestowed a handsome gift upon the Chief, ten gold _mohrs_; and for Bootea there had been the gift of a ruby, also ten gold _mohrs_.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This munificence,--for Hunsa and Sookdee declared it to be a rare extravagance,--was not so much as reward for Bootea's _nautch_ as a desire on the part of the astute Prince to prepare for the greater service required.
at the time that
From this reading Nana Sahib had assumed a gracious manner toward Ajeet Singh when Bootea had been brought to the _nautch_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Dewan also was very gracious to Ajeet over his compliance; but, at the same time, declared that an order had been passed by Baptiste that if the Bagrees would not obey the command to go after Amir Khan he would not pay them a thousand rupees a day out of the treasury.
