used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
Ajeet
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From this reading Then when he learned that Ajeet Singh had been to the Resident he was in a panic.
Ajeet's
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From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
(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 But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
placed in a grave
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
a person who is in charge
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
decoits
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From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
decoity
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From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
Dewan
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From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then when he learned that Ajeet Singh had been to the Resident he was in a panic.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
Hunsa
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From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
and nothing more
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Then when he learned that Ajeet Singh had been to the Resident he was in a panic.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
the force of workers available
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
not any; not one
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
no person; not anyone
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
others
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From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Then when he learned that Ajeet Singh had been to the Resident he was in a panic.
by chance
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
ResidentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But as that British official made no move, said nothing about the decoity, he fancied that perhaps Ajeet had not mentioned this, in fact he had no proof that he had made a confession at all.
sepoys
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From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
Sewlal
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From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
Singh
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From this reading Then when he learned that Ajeet Singh had been to the Resident he was in a panic.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then when he learned that Ajeet Singh had been to the Resident he was in a panic.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
at the time that
From this reading Then when he learned that Ajeet Singh had been to the Resident he was in a panic.
in or at the place that
From this reading But Ajeet's complicity in the decoity where the merchant and his men had been killed, gave the Dewan just what he had planned for--the power of death over the Chief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Hunsa had assured him that the soldiers and their saddles had been buried in the pit with the others, and that nobody but the decoits knew of their advent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dewan Sewlal was in a shiver of apprehension over the killing of the two sepoys; there would be trouble over this if the Resident came to know of it.
