Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

(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 "Thou canst see, hazoor, that all is prepared!"

possessive form of “amber” — a deep yellow color

From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

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

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

from appearances alone

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

of unmixed ancestry

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

the center of the Earth

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

past form of “bridle” — anger or take offense

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

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From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

an old form of “can”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Thou canst see, hazoor, that all is prepared!"

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

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From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

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From this reading "Thou canst see, hazoor, that all is prepared!"

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

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

From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

past form of “hood” — cover with a hood

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

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

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

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

From this reading "Thou canst see, hazoor, that all is prepared!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

quality of coming late or later in time

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

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From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

the force of workers available

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

above and across; more than

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

a passage between rooms or between buildings

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

past form of “paw” — scrape with the paws

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "Thou canst see, hazoor, that all is prepared!"

British dominion over India (1757-1947)

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

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

From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Thou canst see, hazoor, that all is prepared!"

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

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From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

plural of “stallion” — uncastrated adult male horse

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

resided in; having tenants

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Thou canst see, hazoor, that all is prepared!"

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

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Thou canst see, hazoor, that all is prepared!"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

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

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

precisely as stated

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

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

From this reading FROM A HIGH PLACE The passageway was long and dark and given to sudden curves and angles, penetrating, it seemed, the very bowels of the Raj Mahal.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Salig Singh paused, with a wave of his hand calling Amber's attention to the superb brutes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It ended unexpectedly in a low arch through which the two men passed into an open courtyard, apparently given over entirely to stables.

which person or people

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour it was tenanted by several wideawake syces, dancing attendance upon a pair of blooded stallions of the stud royal, who, saddled, bridled and hooded, pawed and champed impatiently in the centre of the yard, making it echo with the ringing of iron on stone and the jingling of their silver curb-chains.