aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading "Know you aught of who he is?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
Bhutteara's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
bunij
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From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "No, I do not, Meer Sahib.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
a message received and understood
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
Jemadar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Know you aught of who he is?"
go away from a place
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
Meer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, I do not, Meer Sahib.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
the force of workers available
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
not any; not one
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, I do not, Meer Sahib.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
PeernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
Sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
salam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I lived at the Bhutteara's, and he and the Jemadar were often in earnest conversation about him, but I was not let into the secret."
at the time that
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
which person or people
From this reading "Know you aught of who he is?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
in the company of; together with
From this reading We travelled from village to village for four days, meeting with no adventure, and in truth I was beginning to be weary of the delay and inactivity, when, on the fifth morning, one of the men we had left behind to bring information arrived.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Peer Khan, Sahib, sends his salam," said he, "and requests you will return immediately, as the bunij has been secured, and is about to leave the city."
