Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

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From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

(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 Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

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

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

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

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

placed in a grave

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

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

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

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

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

one or the other of two

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

death of a person

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

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

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

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

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

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

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

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

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

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

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

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

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

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

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

the force of workers available

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

not any; not one

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

mark for deletion, rub off, or erase

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

and nothing more

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

having a point

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

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

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

move an implement through

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

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

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

in or at that place or location

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

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

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

work hard

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Then when the bodies had been buried in a pit, the earth tramped down flat and solid, and cooking fires built over it to obliterate all traces of a grave, they would strike camp and go back the way they had come.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

up to a particular time

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

the act of using

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading By the use of the strangling cloth there would be no outcry, no din of battle; they of the village would think that the camp was one of sleep.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

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

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

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

From this reading Ajeet was opposed to the killing of Ragganath and his men, but Hunsa pointed out that it was the only way: they were either decoits or they were men of toil, men of peace.

at the time that

From this reading When the merchant's tent had been erected, and he had gone to its shelter, the jamadars, sitting well beyond the reach of his ears, held a council of war.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Dead men were not given to carrying tales, and if no stir were made about the decoity until they were safely back in Karowlee they could enjoy the fruits Of their spoils, which would be, undoubtedly, great.