used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
(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 The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The lamentations of the sufferers were every moment becoming louder and more fearful.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
Chan
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From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The lamentations of the sufferers were every moment becoming louder and more fearful.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
FaminenounUS /ˈfæmən/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The lamentations of the sufferers were every moment becoming louder and more fearful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
the head of a state government
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
Gualior
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From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading The lamentations of the sufferers were every moment becoming louder and more fearful.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The lamentations of the sufferers were every moment becoming louder and more fearful.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
MogulnounUS /ˈmoʊɡəl/
a bump on a ski slope
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
a particular point in time
From this reading The lamentations of the sufferers were every moment becoming louder and more fearful.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The lamentations of the sufferers were every moment becoming louder and more fearful.
not any; not one
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
reprehensions
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From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading The lamentations of the sufferers were every moment becoming louder and more fearful.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading From reprehensions they proceeded to threats, and at length Tartar Chan began to fear for his personal safety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Governor was taxed as the cause of all their misery in not having given up the fort to the Mogul general as originally stipulated.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tartar Chan was anxiously expecting a reply to his messenger from the Mogul Emperor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lamentations of the sufferers were every moment becoming louder and more fearful.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
but in spite of that
From this reading Famine was already raging within the walls of Gualior, and there was yet no prospect of relief.
