used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
ALLAHABAD
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From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
BOMBAYnounUS /bɑːmˈbeɪ/
a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
Bramins
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From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
CASTESnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “caste” — social status or position conferred by a system based on class
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
CAVESnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
ELLORA
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From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
FESTIVALnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
HINDOOnoun
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
idolsnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/
plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
infallibilitynounUS /ˌɪnfælɪˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of never making an error
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
Jumna
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From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
and nothing more
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
piersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
SIMLA
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From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
carry out
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Bramins predicted that the bridge could never be made, and its successful construction has gone far to shake the faith of the people in the infallibility of their idols, and teach them to regard the God of the foreigner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
THUGSnounUS /θʌɡz/
plural of “thug” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM SIMLA TO ALLAHABAD AND BOMBAY.--A GREAT HINDOO FESTIVAL.--CASTES.--THUGS AND THE CAVES OF ELLORA.
create by training and teaching
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
two-thirdsnounUS /ˌtuːˈθɜːrdz/
two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The bridge is two-thirds of a mile in length, and built entirely of stone and iron, and the engineers had great difficulty in placing the piers, owing to the treacherous nature of the river's sandy bed.
Umballa
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From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They expected to arrive there early in the morning, and it was just about daybreak as the train rolled over the magnificent bridge that crosses the Jumna just outside the city.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From Simla the party returned to Umballa, which they reached just in time to take the train for Allahabad.
