used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
a-calling
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From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
(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 By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
boomedverbUS /buːmd/
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
brick-red
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From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
clammyadjectiveUS /ˈklæmi/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
remove the dust from
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
eard
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From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
eed
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From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
else
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From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
an old word for “before”
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
fansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
firmsnounUS /fɜːrmz/
plural of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
golfersnounUS /ˈɡɑːlfərz/
plural of “golfer” — someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
KIPLINGnounUS /ˈkɪplɪŋ/
English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
for more time
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
MadrasnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
Massulah
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From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
attach to a support
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Established in the humble early days of John Company, it had acquired name and fame, expanded and flourished.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
not any; not one
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
paddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
punkahs
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From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
riding-parties
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From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
shinglenounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəl/
building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
signallers
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From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
not in physical motion
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
possessing sweep
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
soldiers collectively
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Among the latter, the wealthy house of Brown, Brown and Co. stood prominent as one of the oldest firms in India.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By ten o'clock on this detestable morning, all troops had returned to barracks, signallers and golfers deserted the Island, riding-parties were no longer abroad, but under languid punkahs, or tireless electric fans, the military, civil, and mercantile element were still actively engaged.
at the time that
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
in or at the place that
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The same wind, circulating inland, drove whirling clouds of brick-red dust through Madras City, and vigorously swept the long Mount Road,--ere it died with a whisper, among distant paddy fields.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
you've
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From this reading "_When you've 'eard the East a-calling You never 'eed nought else._" _KIPLING._ A heavy tropical surf boomed on the shingle, with the precision and monotony of minute guns, and a fierce clammy breeze raged from the sea, where Massulah boats and small shipping rocked uneasily.
