Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

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

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

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

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

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From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

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From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

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From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

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From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

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From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

get the meaning of something

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

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From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

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From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

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From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

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From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

extremely

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

at any time

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

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

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

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

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

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From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

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From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

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

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

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

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

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

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

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

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

held dear

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

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From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

engage in

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

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

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

a follower of Mohammed

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

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

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

not any; not one

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

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

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

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From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

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

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

a special situation

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

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

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

in the direction of

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

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

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading THE MADNESS OF BADSHAH Badshah's rescue of Dermot from the rogue caused him to be more venerated than ever by the natives.

precisely as stated

From this reading Dermot's feelings towards the gallant animal deepened into strong affection, and the perfect understanding between the two made the sympathy between the best-trained horse and its rider seem a very small thing.

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

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

at the time that

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

which person or people

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

widely circulated or diffused

From this reading Among the scattered dwellers in the jungle and the Bhuttias on the hills, his fame, already widespread, increased enormously; and these ignorant folk, partly devil-worshippers, looked on him as half-god, half-demon.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Mohammedan sepoys of the detachment, who should have had no sympathy with Hindu superstitions, began to regard him with awe, impressed by the firm belief in his supernatural nature held by their co-religionists among the _mahouts_ and elephant coolies.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The elephant loved the man; and when the Major was on his neck, Badshah seemed to need neither touch of hand or foot nor spoken word to make him comprehend his master's wishes.