used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Hidayut Khan was certainly a capital horseman, a good hand with his sword and spear, and an active, enterprising fellow as a Pindharee.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But Hidayut Khan was certainly a capital horseman, a good hand with his sword and spear, and an active, enterprising fellow as a Pindharee.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
Bhuttote
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From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading But Hidayut Khan was certainly a capital horseman, a good hand with his sword and spear, and an active, enterprising fellow as a Pindharee.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But Hidayut Khan was certainly a capital horseman, a good hand with his sword and spear, and an active, enterprising fellow as a Pindharee.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading But Hidayut Khan was certainly a capital horseman, a good hand with his sword and spear, and an active, enterprising fellow as a Pindharee.
divisible by two
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
a boy or man
From this reading But Hidayut Khan was certainly a capital horseman, a good hand with his sword and spear, and an active, enterprising fellow as a Pindharee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But Hidayut Khan was certainly a capital horseman, a good hand with his sword and spear, and an active, enterprising fellow as a Pindharee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
only a very short time before
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
Hidayut
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From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading But Hidayut Khan was certainly a capital horseman, a good hand with his sword and spear, and an active, enterprising fellow as a Pindharee.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
Jhalone
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From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
the force of workers available
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
PeernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
Pindharee
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From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
express in words
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
Shumshea
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From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading But Hidayut Khan was certainly a capital horseman, a good hand with his sword and spear, and an active, enterprising fellow as a Pindharee.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading But Hidayut Khan was certainly a capital horseman, a good hand with his sword and spear, and an active, enterprising fellow as a Pindharee.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
ThugnounUS /θʌɡ/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had never seen him before, but he was slightly known to Peer Khan, as having served with him, and was represented to be an able Thug.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
look attentively
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
which person or people
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among the men whom I had brought with me from Jhalone was one by name Hidayut Khan.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Of the extent of his accomplishments I was ignorant, as he never had any hand in the destruction of those who died in the Pindharee camp; for I preferred allowing my own men, upon whom I could depend, to do the work.
but in spite of that
From this reading I have said we never employed him as a Bhuttote, nor even as a Shumshea; why I can hardly say, yet so it was; he acted always as a scout, and kept watch at the door of the tent while our work went on within.
