used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
accoutredadjective
provided with necessary articles of equipment for a specialized purpose (especially military)
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
(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 He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
AmbernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
backways
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From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
disciplinedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəplənd/
obeying the rules
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
domiciled
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From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
at any time
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
ExaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
janglingadjective
like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
Kuttarpur's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
mistress's
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From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
Nath
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From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
not any; not one
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
the act of departing politely
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
approval to do something
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
purlieus
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From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
RamverbUS /ræm/
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
ResidencynounUS /ˈrezɪdənsi/
the act of dwelling in a place
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
ResidentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
revelling
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From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
express in words
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
semi-daze
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From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
tonganounUS /ˈtɑːnɡə/
a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
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 OVER THE WATER Ram Nath, patient and impassive as ever, had the tonga waiting for Amber before the Residency.
(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 He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
belonging to which person
From this reading He was in that condition of semi-daze which is the not extraordinary portion of a declared lover revelling in the memory of his mistress's eyes, whose parting look has not been unkind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was indifferent, absolutely; the matter interested him as scantily--which is to say not at all--as did the fact that an escort of troopers of the State, very well accoutred and disciplined, followed the tonga with a great jangling of steel and tumult of hoofs.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was a guest of the State, officially domiciled at the designated house of hospitality; without especial permission, obtained through the efforts of the Resident, he could sleep in no other spot in the city or its purlieus.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Exalted beyond words, the American permitted himself to be driven off through Kuttarpur's intricate network of streets and backways, toward a destination of which he knew as little as he cared.
