at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He kept very little cash, but that was intact.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading He kept very little cash, but that was intact.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
apart from; not including
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept very little cash, but that was intact.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading He kept very little cash, but that was intact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept very little cash, but that was intact.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
lootingnounUS /ˈluːtɪŋ/
plundering during riots or in wartime
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
and nothing more
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
not any; not one
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
and nothing more
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
raidersnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
rupeenounUS /ruːˈpiː/
the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Nothing had been taken from it except the rifles, so far as John could see.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
precisely as stated
From this reading He kept very little cash, but that was intact.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An examination of the bungalow showed that the floor was little more than scorched.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His rupee notes were always stowed for security in the pockets of his belt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was clear that the raiders had come for arms and "trade" only, and having got what they wanted had wasted no time in merely looting.
