Chapter XII

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

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

plural of “afghan” — a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

(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 Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

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

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

plural of “assassin” — a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

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

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

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From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

a gay feeling

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

a young female

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

hold firmly

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

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

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

provoking horror

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

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

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

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

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

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

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

the act of tarrying

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

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

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

a follower of Mohammed

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

not any; not one

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

and nothing more

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

lacking power

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

any competition

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

except for; apart from

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

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

From this reading THE SHADE WITHIN THE SHADOW.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE SHADE WITHIN THE SHADOW.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

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

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

not in physical motion

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

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

From this reading THE SHADE WITHIN THE SHADOW.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

plural of “thug” — an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

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

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading So one more dreadful tragedy had been enacted in that land of bloodshed!

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

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

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

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

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

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

From this reading Powerless in the hands of Ferishta Lodi, the girl felt as if hovering on the verge of some death of which she knew not the form or fashion, save that it must be lingering, protracted, and horrible!

which person or people

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

belonging to which person

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her past life, with all its peace, happiness, and ease, its gaiety, luxury, brilliance, and good position, seemed to be, as it was indeed, like a previous state of existence--as a dream; the horrible present appeared alone the stern reality.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE SHADE WITHIN THE SHADOW.

a late time of life

From this reading Barbarous though she deemed the Mohammedan Afghans, she was to find herself in the grasp of those who were more barbarous still--for whose depth of cruelty there was no name--the Khonds, a race or tribe whose sacrifices of human life, though not offered up in such numbers as those of the Thugs, were done in a fashion quite as secret, and known only to themselves, and whose existence, like that of those subtle assassins, had become only known to the Indian Government of late years.