Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

later than; following

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

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

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

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

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

being joined in close association

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

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

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

next to; at the side of

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

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

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

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

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

possessive form of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

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

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

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

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

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

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

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

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

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

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

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 Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

staying power

From this reading Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

the force of workers available

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

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

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

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

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

having a hole cut through

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

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

From this reading Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

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

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

From this reading Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

get rid of

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

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

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

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

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading Ramnath, hurriedly entering the impatient elephant's stall, loosed him from the iron shackles that held his legs.

plural of “standing” — social or financial or professional status or reputation

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

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

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

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

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

-ing form of “trumpet” — proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

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

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after Dermot's first introduction to Badshah, the Major tramped down the rough track to the _peelkhana_, carrying a rifle and cartridge belt and a haversack containing his food for the day.

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

From this reading A ROGUE ELEPHANT The four transport elephants attached to the garrison of Ranga Duar for the purpose of bringing supplies for the men from the far distant railway were stabled in a _peelkhana_ at the foot of the hills and a couple of thousand feet below the Fort.

make whistling sounds

From this reading Nearing the stables he blew a whistle, and a shrill trumpeting answered him from the building, as Badshah recognised his signal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.

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

From this reading This building, a high-walled shed with thatched roof and brick standings for the animals, was erected beside the narrow road that zig-zagged down from the mountains into the forest and eventually joined a broader one leading to the narrow-gauge railway that pierced the jungle many miles away.