1857
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From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
(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 As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
bungalowsnounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊz/
plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
CANTONMENTS
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From this reading LIFE IN CANTONMENTS.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
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 Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
garrisons
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From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE IN CANTONMENTS.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
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 As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE IN CANTONMENTS.
maidan
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From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
Sandynugghur
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From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As in all other British garrisons in India, they stood quite apart from the town, forming a suburb of their own.
soldiers collectively
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
a Caucasian
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
which person or people
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Very pretty were these bungalows, built entirely upon the ground floor, in rustic fashion, wood entering largely into their composition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They consisted of the barracks, and of a maidan, or, as in England it would be called, "a common," on which the troops drilled and exercised, and round which stood the bungalows of the military and civil officers of the station, of the chaplain, and of the one or two merchants who completed the white population of the place.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Very bright and pretty, in the early springtime of the year 1857, were the British cantonments of Sandynugghur.
