Chapter IX

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

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

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From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

(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 Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

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

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading She glanced hurriedly around in quest of her father, mother and sisters--her own people.

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

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

terminate

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

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From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

a person who is in charge

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

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From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She glanced hurriedly around in quest of her father, mother and sisters--her own people.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

assemble or get together

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading She glanced hurriedly around in quest of her father, mother and sisters--her own people.

the act of departing

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

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

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading She glanced hurriedly around in quest of her father, mother and sisters--her own people.

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From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

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

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

plural of “loafer” — person who does no work

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

and nothing more

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She glanced hurriedly around in quest of her father, mother and sisters--her own people.

people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

according to the clock

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She glanced hurriedly around in quest of her father, mother and sisters--her own people.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading She glanced hurriedly around in quest of her father, mother and sisters--her own people.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

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

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

in constant agitation

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

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

From this reading She glanced hurriedly around in quest of her father, mother and sisters--her own people.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She glanced hurriedly around in quest of her father, mother and sisters--her own people.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

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

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

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

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

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

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

a city in Veneto on the River Adige

From this reading It was on a platform seething with strange faces, strange costumes and a strange nationality that Verona Chandos alighted and looked about her, with a vague, bewildered stare.

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

From this reading At four o'clock in the afternoon the chief event of the day, the Bombay mail, was due at Rajahpore.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Soldiers were present in considerable force, as well as the local police, and numbers of Eurasians and natives, all assembled with the harmless object of enjoying a slight break in the monotony of their existence.

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

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

which person or people

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The railway station was crammed, not merely with passengers, but idlers and loafers, who attended this train in order to see the people who were going North, and to gather jokes, scraps of gossip, and news.