Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

possessive form of “ali” — United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

(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 SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

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From this reading As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

plural of “god” — 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 SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

and nothing more

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968)

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

immediately past

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

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 As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

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From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

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From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

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From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

restricted to something

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

get by special effort

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

carry out

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading As the carriage swung in at the gates, a tall, thin man came from the croquet-ground on the left.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

up to a particular time

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading A landau, with a coachman and groom in scarlet liveries, was waiting for him at the station, and he drove along the broad road through the cantonment to Government House.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It took Ralston just seven months to secure his release, and it was not until the early days of autumn had arrived that Linforth at last reached Peshawur.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

at the time that

From this reading SHERE ALI'S PILGRIMAGE There were times when Ralston held aloft his hands and cursed the Indian administration by all his gods.

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From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But he never did so with a more whole-hearted conviction than on the day when he received word that Linforth had been diverted to Rawal Pindi, in order that he might take up purely military duties.