used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Umballa hurried along through the deep corridor, supported by exquisitely carved marble columns.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Umballa hurried along through the deep corridor, supported by exquisitely carved marble columns.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Umballa hurried along through the deep corridor, supported by exquisitely carved marble columns.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Umballa hurried along through the deep corridor, supported by exquisitely carved marble columns.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Umballa hurried along through the deep corridor, supported by exquisitely carved marble columns.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading He dashed up the imposing flight of marble steps, exultant.
a female human offspring
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Umballa hurried along through the deep corridor, supported by exquisitely carved marble columns.
without deviation
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
Durganoun
Hindu goddess of war; a malevolent aspect of Devi
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Umballa hurried along through the deep corridor, supported by exquisitely carved marble columns.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He dashed up the imposing flight of marble steps, exultant.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He dashed up the imposing flight of marble steps, exultant.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
HarenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Umballa hurried along through the deep corridor, supported by exquisitely carved marble columns.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He dashed up the imposing flight of marble steps, exultant.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
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 Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
without good reason
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading He dashed up the imposing flight of marble steps, exultant.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
RamverbUS /ræm/
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
Sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He dashed up the imposing flight of marble steps, exultant.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Umballa hurried along through the deep corridor, supported by exquisitely carved marble columns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The soldiers, guarding the entrance, presented their arms respectfully; but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces was not pleasing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Umballa hurried along through the deep corridor, supported by exquisitely carved marble columns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
Umballa
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From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He dashed up the imposing flight of marble steps, exultant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had fulfilled his promise; the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a few miles away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
in or at the place that
From this reading Durga Ram, called lightly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where he knew the Council of Three solemnly awaited his arrival.
