used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
barouchenoun
a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
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 AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
terminate
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
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 AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
countrymen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put the letter in his pocket and took the northward mail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
ten 10s
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He put the letter in his pocket and took the northward mail.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
LAHOREnounUS /lɑːˈhɔːr/
city in northeast Pakistan
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading He put the letter in his pocket and took the northward mail.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
North-Westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading He put the letter in his pocket and took the northward mail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He put the letter in his pocket and took the northward mail.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
postmarknounUS /ˈpoʊstmɑːrk/
a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
PunjabnounUS /pənˈdʒɑːb/
a historical region on northwestern India and northern Pakistan
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put the letter in his pocket and took the northward mail.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
Shere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He put the letter in his pocket and took the northward mail.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Shere Ali glanced through it, and laughed, knowing well his countrymen's passion for mysteries and intrigues.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were the days before the North-West Province had been severed from the Punjab, and instructions had been given to Shere Ali to break his journey at Lahore.
at the time that
From this reading He left the train, therefore, at that station, on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade, and was carried in a barouche drawn by camels to Government House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE GATE OF LAHORE Shere Ali, accordingly, travelled with reluctance to Bombay, and at that port an anonymous letter with the postmark of Calcutta was brought to him on board the steamer.
