used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
Bertram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
ConquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
unvarying in nature
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
constrictionnounUS /kənˈstrɪkʃən/
a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
dangerous-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
encompassedverbUS /enˈkʌmpəst/
past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
GreenenounUS /ɡriːn/
English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
hiltnounUS /hɪlt/
the handle of a sword or dagger
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
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 Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
Madrutta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
not any; not one
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
panoplynounUS /ˈpænɑːpli/
a complete and impressive array
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
RailwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
squaredadjectiveUS /skwerd/
having been made square
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
suffocationnounUS /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
killing by depriving of oxygen
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
swaggerverbUS /ˈswæɡər/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
TerminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
a special situation
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
tightnessnounUS /ˈtaɪtnəs/
a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Bertram, however, could have told him that he was really in no peril from the beastly thing, since a slight pressure on the hilt from his left elbow kept the southern end clear of his feet.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At least, to the ignorant passer-by, it appeared that its owner was in constant danger of being tripped up by it.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What troubled him more than the sword was the feeling of constriction and suffocation due to the tightness of the belts and straps that encompassed him about, and the extreme heat of the morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Bertram Greene, emerging from the King Edward Terminus of the Great Indian Railway at Madrutta, squared his shoulders, threw out his chest, and, so far as he understood the process and could apply it, strode along with the martial tread and military swagger of all the Best Conquerors.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading From khaki helmet to spurred brown heel, he was in full panoply of war, and wore a dangerous-looking sword.
