used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
matters of personal concern
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
anew
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
bazars
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From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The country between Jubbulpoor and Nagpoor is a wild waste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country between Jubbulpoor and Nagpoor is a wild waste.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The country between Jubbulpoor and Nagpoor is a wild waste.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
Jubbulpoor
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From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
come together
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
Motee
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From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
Nagpoor
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From this reading The country between Jubbulpoor and Nagpoor is a wild waste.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
not any; not one
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
PeernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
perambulated
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From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
by chance
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
a full supply
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
not in physical motion
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
ThugsnounUS /θʌɡz/
plural of “thug” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading On this account the tract has always been a favourite resort of Thugs, and more affairs have come off in those few marches than perhaps in any other part of the country frequented by us.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
the act of using
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
VillagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The country between Jubbulpoor and Nagpoor is a wild waste.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Villages are not met with for miles and miles, the road is stony and uneven, and the jungle thick and dangerous for nearly the whole way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The country between Jubbulpoor and Nagpoor is a wild waste.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peer Khan, Motee, and myself perambulated the bazars during the whole time, but not a traveller could we meet with, nor could we learn that any were expected; it was therefore of no use to remain, and as we had still plenty of time before us, we could travel as leisurely as we pleased: so on the third morning we again proceeded.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We reached Jubbulpoor without another adventure of any kind, and rested there for two days.
