used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
acceleratedadjectiveUS /ækˈseləreɪtɪd/
speeded up, as of an academic course
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
(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 All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
CashmerenounUS /ˈkæʒmɪr/
a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
creditablyadverbUS /ˈkredətəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
divisible by two
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
a social unit living together
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
far-seeing
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From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
Freddy
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From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
a man of refinement
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
hard-working
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From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
horsemanshipnounUS /ˈhɔːrsmənʃɪp/
skill in handling and riding horses
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
immediately past
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
Lucknownoun
a city in northern India in Uttar Pradesh; during the Indian Mutiny its British residents were besieged by Indian insurgents
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
MadrasnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
Mallender
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
oozedverbUS /uːzd/
past form of “ooze” — pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
by chance
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
PresidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/
the tenure of a president
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
PunjabnounUS /pənˈdʒɑːb/
a historical region on northwestern India and northern Pakistan
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
unusual or striking
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
secretariatnounUS /ˌsekrɪˈteriət/
an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading His climb was possibly accelerated by an attractive personality, a buoyant manner, and a remarkable skill in horsemanship.
St
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From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
StaffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
make steady
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
Tallboys
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From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
up to a particular time
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colonel Frederick Tallboys, Mallender Tallboys, to give him his complete name, held a high official appointment, and occupied suitable quarters in St. George's Fort.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
well-earned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading For years "Freddy T." had been the most notable gentleman rider in the Presidency; indeed, such was his fame, that it extended to Lucknow, the Punjab, and had even oozed into far Cashmere; but now, this wise little man had discarded his racing colours, and was resting on well-earned laurels.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
worshippingverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpɪŋ/
inflected form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading He belonged to a distant branch of the Mallender family, was head of a department, and the husband of a wealthy and worshipping wife.
a late time of life
From this reading All his life--now numbering over fifty years--"Freddy" had been steady, hard-working, and far-seeing; passed his examinations creditably,--if without distinction,--and from an English regiment entered the good old Madras Staff Corps, and worked his way up from adjutant to wing officer, till he had at last succeeded in climbing into a comfortable berth in the secretariat.
