Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

acceptance without protest

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

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From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading She was practically put in command.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Indeed the Gulab had made this a condition of her going with them.

mixed with impurities

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

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From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

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From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

the act of departing

From this reading Indeed the Gulab had made this a condition of her going with them.

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From this reading Indeed the Gulab had made this a condition of her going with them.

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

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

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Indeed the Gulab had made this a condition of her going with them.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

of great significance or value

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

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

From this reading She was practically put in command.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed the Gulab had made this a condition of her going with them.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Indeed the Gulab had made this a condition of her going with them.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

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

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed the Gulab had made this a condition of her going with them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

above and across; more than

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

almost; nearly

From this reading She was practically put in command.

plural of “proclivity” — a natural inclination

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She was practically put in command.

-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

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

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was practically put in command.

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

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

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Indeed the Gulab had made this a condition of her going with them.

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

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

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

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

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Both Nana Sahib and the Dewan were pleased over what they deemed her sensible acquiescence in the scheme.

at the time that

From this reading As has been said, the Dewan, recognising the debased ferocity of Hunsa, had promised him the torture when he returned if Bootea had any cause of complaint.

during the time that

From this reading Dewan Sewlal had warned Hunsa and Sookdee against their natural proclivities for making a decoity while travelling to the Pindari camp, as the mission was more important than loot--an enterprise that might cause them to be killed or arrested.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed the Gulab had made this a condition of her going with them.