used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within a fortnight, the promised information arrived by special coolie.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
highly skilled
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Within a fortnight, the promised information arrived by special coolie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
BeamishadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪʃ/
smiling with happiness or optimism
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Within a fortnight, the promised information arrived by special coolie.
cantonmentnoun
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
choleranounUS /ˈkɑːlərə/
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
coolienoun
(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
From this reading Within a fortnight, the promised information arrived by special coolie.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
decimatedverbUS /ˈdesəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “decimate” — kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
dâk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
half the width of an em
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Within a fortnight, the promised information arrived by special coolie.
set up or found
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
ten 10s
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
ill-temperedadjective
annoyed and irritable
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
a message received and understood
From this reading Within a fortnight, the promised information arrived by special coolie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
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 On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
MadrasnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
Mallender's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
come together
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
on one occasion
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Within a fortnight, the promised information arrived by special coolie.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Within a fortnight, the promised information arrived by special coolie.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within a fortnight, the promised information arrived by special coolie.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
tonganounUS /ˈtɑːnɡə/
a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
two times
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later, found the adventurer and his suite once more _en route_.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
Wellunga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion, Mallender's destination was one hundred and fifty miles from Madras, and described as Wellunga, an old cantonment, twice decimated by cholera, and long abandoned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first eighty miles of the journey were accomplished by rail, the latter part by dâk, in a tonga behind lean and ill-tempered ponies, who were changed amid sensational scenes every ten miles.
which person or people
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a fortnight, the promised information arrived by special coolie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here," announced the letter, "you will meet your Uncle, who now goes by the name of Beamish, and is a benevolent gentleman, of wealth and caprice."
