Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

(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 “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

giving spirit and vivacity

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

lacking funds

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

the act of making something clean

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

clothing in general

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

a short close-fitting coat

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

make (more) diverse

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

a boy or man

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

very lively and profitable

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

the act of departing

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

only a very short time before

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

a short coat

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

closed with a lace

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

of a pale purple color

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

clean or organized

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

not any; not one

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

above and across; more than

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

a human being

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

support resembling the rib of an animal

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

in a tasty manner

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

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From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

a special situation

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Egad!” thought I, “there’s some fun going on; a promenade, no doubt, with all the beauty and fashion of Dinapore assembled; I’ll go and see.”

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

bound or secured closely

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

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From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A splendid thing it was, with a huge silver epaulet, and “tastily turned up with a brimstone-coloured lapelle;” I thought there could hardly be its fellow in all Dinapore.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

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From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

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From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

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From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

at the time that

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

a Caucasian

From this reading A neat white waistcoat, crimson sash (tied in a _dégagé_ knot under the fifth rib), coatee over all, hat a shade on one side, and flourishing a clean bandanna in my hand, with a sprinkling of lavender upon it, _me voilà_, an ensign of the first water.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the evening of my arrival at Dinapore, I was sitting on the roof of my boat, observing the _dobees_, or washermen, thumping their clothes, natives cleaning their teeth with primitive tooth-brushes of stick, and other similar sights which diversify the animating scene of an Indian ghaut, when the distant and inspiring strains of a full military band broke upon my ear.

but in spite of that

From this reading I ordered Ramdial to bring out the _jubba walla coortie_ (the laced jacket), which had never yet graced my person in any public assembly.