used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
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 She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
Chiltistan
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From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
one or the other of two
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Shere Ali would never hear of her visit; she was safe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Shere Ali would never hear of her visit; she was safe.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
importunateadjective
expressing persistant and earnest entreaty
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
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 ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Shere Ali would never hear of her visit; she was safe.
northwardsadverb
in a northern direction
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
POLO-GROUND
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From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
ProvincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
any competition
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
racecoursenoun
a course over which races are run
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Shere Ali would never hear of her visit; she was safe.
cut with a saw
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
try to get or reach
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
Shere
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From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
snow-passes
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From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
Viceroy's
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From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Shere Ali would never hear of her visit; she was safe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
which person or people
From this reading She was not of those who seek publicity either for themselves or for their gowns in the daily papers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Somewhere beyond the high snow-passes Shere Ali would be working out his destiny among his own people.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading ON THE POLO-GROUND Violet Oliver travelled to India in the late autumn of that year, free from apprehension.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She spent her Christmas in Calcutta, saw the race for the Viceroy's Cup run without a fear that on that crowded racecourse the importunate figure of the young Prince of Chiltistan might emerge to reproach her, and a week later went northwards into the United Provinces.
