used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sinfray's khansaman makes a confession.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "Very glad to make your acquaintance," said the major heartily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading The avenues leading to their camp were occupied by Sepoys.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The avenues leading to their camp were occupied by Sepoys.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The avenues leading to their camp were occupied by Sepoys.
cantoned
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From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Sinfray's khansaman makes a confession.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
credentialsnounUS /krəˈdenʃəlz/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
Desmond
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From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
set up or found
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
Fulta
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From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Very glad to make your acquaintance," said the major heartily.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Very glad to make your acquaintance," said the major heartily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
khansaman
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From this reading Sinfray's khansaman makes a confession.
Killpatrick's
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From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The avenues leading to their camp were occupied by Sepoys.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
engage in
From this reading "Very glad to make your acquaintance," said the major heartily.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Sinfray's khansaman makes a confession.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
not any; not one
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The avenues leading to their camp were occupied by Sepoys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Very glad to make your acquaintance," said the major heartily.
Sepoys
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From this reading The avenues leading to their camp were occupied by Sepoys.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
Sinfray's
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From this reading Sinfray's khansaman makes a confession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The avenues leading to their camp were occupied by Sepoys.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The avenues leading to their camp were occupied by Sepoys.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very glad to make your acquaintance," said the major heartily.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Desmond lost no time in making his way to Major Killpatrick's hut and presenting his credentials.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On arriving at Fulta, Desmond found that the European fugitives from Calcutta were living for the most part on board the country ships in the river, while the military were cantoned in huts ashore, on a plain eastward of the town.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Very glad to make your acquaintance," said the major heartily.
