used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
DelhinounUS /ˈdeli/
a city in north central India
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
FERRERS
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From this reading MAJOR FERRERS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
half-closed
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From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
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 THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
it's
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From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
and nothing more
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
lattices
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From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
the literary culture
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
for more time
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading MAJOR FERRERS.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
not any; not one
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
petulantadjectiveUS /ˈpetʃələnt/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
the act of using
From this reading "There, it's no use looking any longer," said the lady at length, in a fretful, petulant tone, throwing herself on a lounge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
look attentively
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
accept gladly
From this reading THE arrival of the European mail is always a welcome event at an East India station.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was now just expected at Delhi, and Major Ferrers, with his wife, was eagerly looking through the half-closed lattices of the bungalow to watch for the well-known signal of its arrival.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Officers and soldiers look out as eagerly for letters from home as their wives do, and are as bitterly disappointed if they are overlooked in the general distribution, although they may not care to show it as much.
