1857
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From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
(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 The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIGHTS AND SCENES IN CALCUTTA.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
Bronson
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From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
CALCUTTAnounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading SIGHTS AND SCENES IN CALCUTTA.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
early-comers
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From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIGHTS AND SCENES IN CALCUTTA.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
MutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
Oude
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From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading SIGHTS AND SCENES IN CALCUTTA.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
SIGHTSnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading SIGHTS AND SCENES IN CALCUTTA.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "At the time of the Mutiny, in 1857," said the Doctor, "the King of Oude--one of the richest provinces of India--joined the revolt and took part in the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
in or at the place that
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
which person or people
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
widensverbUS /ˈwaɪdənz/
third-person singular of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading Several miles below Calcutta the river widens into Garden Reach, an expanse of water that is comparatively straight, and where both banks of the stream are so richly clad in tropical verdure as to suggest the name of garden to the early-comers.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The first buildings of importance are the structures composing the palace of the King of Oude; they are on the east bank of the river, and the buildings and the walls that surround them are of a dazzling whiteness, which the captain of the steamer said was not at all indicative of the purity within the palace.
the words that are spoken
From this reading One of the boys asked who the King of Oude was, and why he lived there; Doctor Bronson undertook an explanation, which was supplemented by a few words from the captain.
