used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
Bellee
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From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
Buckeet
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From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading The rajah had with him five elephants, and twenty horsemen, with spears, guns, &c.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
set up or found
From this reading I therefore rode towards the top of the ghaut, where I found the rajah in waiting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
ghaut
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From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The rajah had with him five elephants, and twenty horsemen, with spears, guns, &c.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
Hadjepore
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From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The rajah had with him five elephants, and twenty horsemen, with spears, guns, &c.
ten 10s
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I therefore rode towards the top of the ghaut, where I found the rajah in waiting.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
jocularadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːkjələr/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
engage in
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
requisitionnounUS /ˌrekwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I therefore rode towards the top of the ghaut, where I found the rajah in waiting.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading The rajah had with him five elephants, and twenty horsemen, with spears, guns, &c.
not in physical motion
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore rode towards the top of the ghaut, where I found the rajah in waiting.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
the upper part of anything
From this reading I therefore rode towards the top of the ghaut, where I found the rajah in waiting.
in the direction of
From this reading I therefore rode towards the top of the ghaut, where I found the rajah in waiting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The rajah had with him five elephants, and twenty horsemen, with spears, guns, &c.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I therefore rode towards the top of the ghaut, where I found the rajah in waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
at the time that
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
in or at the place that
From this reading I therefore rode towards the top of the ghaut, where I found the rajah in waiting.
which person or people
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading He was inclined to be affable and jocular with me; but I could see through his dark eyebrows the more inward workings of his heart.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The purpose of his visit was to make his peace with the general, who was much displeased at his not having complied with his requisition to furnish five hundred workmen to assist us to get up the baggage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having made my report that the whole of the stores, baggage, &c, had been safely got up the ghaut, I was still at the general's, when a messenger came from Rajah Buckeet Bellee, the rajah of Hadjepore, whom I have before alluded to; and the general requested I would escort him into camp.
