adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
babelnounUS /ˈbæbəl/
(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
betted
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From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
caravansarynoun
an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
castenounUS /kæst/
social status or position conferred by a system based on class
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
densenessnoun
the quality of being mentally slow and limited
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Who follows?
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
game-cocks
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From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
Gunga
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From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
HEMMEDverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I choose the RIGHT!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
IslamnounUS /ˌɪˈslɑːm/
the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
lootnounUS /luːt/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
low-ceilingedadjective
having a lower than normal ceiling
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
Mahommed
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From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
many-minded
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From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
Rajputs
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From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
RIGHTadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading I choose the RIGHT!
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
sloughnounUS /slʌf/
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
stenchnounUS /stentʃ/
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I choose the RIGHT!
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
turbansnounUS /ˈtɜːrbənz/
plural of “turban” — a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
tween
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From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
Twixt
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From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading HEMMED in amid the stifling stench and babel of the caravansary, secluded by the very denseness of the many-minded swarm, five other Rajputs and Mahommed Gunga--all six, according to their turbans, followers of Islam--discussed matters that appeared to bring them little satisfaction.
wallows
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From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading 'Twixt loot and law--'tween creed and caste-- Through slough this people wallows, To where we choose our road at last.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Who follows?
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading They sat together in a dark, low-ceilinged room; its open door--it was far too hot to close anything that admitted air--gave straight onto the street, and the one big window opened on a courtyard, where a pair of game-cocks fought in and out between the restless legs of horses, while a yelling horde betted on them.
